Scientific Name: Heliconia stricta
Common Name: ‘Dwarf
Jamaican’
Hardiness: Zones 10 to 11
Ornamental Features:
‘Dwarf
Jamaican’ has upright reddish orange blooms and a compact, bushy habit. The foliage
has an attractive maroon midrib. It will reach a mature height of 2 to 3 feet.
Once mature it blooms continually.
Applications:
This
plant is well suited for partially shaded landscapes in warm climates. It can
also be used as a patio pot plant or as a long-lasting cut flower.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for an 8” pot size and will finish in 5 to 6 months.
Culture:
Light: 30% to 50% shade
Temperature: 60° - 95° F
Soil
/ Watering:
Use a well draining professional mix that is slightly
acidic, keep evenly moist.
Fertilizer: Liquid feed with complete fertilizer at 200-250 ppm (N), weekly.
Supplement with magnesium sulfate at 1/4 pound per 100 gallons once per month.
For top dress or soil incorporation, follow label rates for medium to heavy
feeders.
Pest/Disease Problems:
Preventative spray for insect pests. Employ good
sanitation practices to avoid fungal and bacterial pathogens, preventative
drench to control root disease.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact
Mount
(352)
385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax