Scientific Name: Heliconia schiedeana
Common Name: ‘Fire
& Ice’ TM
Hardiness: Zones 9 to 11
Ornamental Features:
‘Fire
& Ice’™ has bright red bracts and yellow sepals. This Heliconia is more cold hardy than other varieties and grows up to 6 feet
tall. It was collected from northern
Applications:
This
plant is well suited for partially shaded to full sun landscapes in warm
climates. It can also be used as a patio pot plant or as a cut flower.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for a 10” pot size and will finish in 6 to 8 months.
Culture:
Light: 30% shade to full sun
Temperature: 50° - 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 David McDonald
Mount
(352)
385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax