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Heliconia Species

Heliconiaaemygdiana

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Genus
Heliconia (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Orange
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ainaloa, Hawaii

Hawaiian Beaches, Hawaii

Leilani Estates, Hawaii

Nanawale Estates, Hawaii

Pahoa, Hawaii

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