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Heliconiaceae
Heliconia Species
Heliconialongissima
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Genus
Heliconia
(hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh)
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Species
longissima
(lon-JIS-ee-muh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Red
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
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Kissimmee, Florida
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