Scientific Name: Heliconia angusta
Common Name: ‘Red
Christmas’
Hardiness: Zones 10 to 11
Ornamental Features:
Heliconia
angusta is also referred to as the ‘Holiday Heliconia’ or ‘Red Holiday.’ It has beautiful red and white blooms with dark
green foliage. The inflorescence is
erect with red bracts and white sepals.
Flowering is brought on by short days and typically occurs September
through March. ‘Red Christmas’ will grow 3 to 4 feet tall.
Applications:
This
plant is well suited to partially shaded landscapes in warm climates. It also
works well as a patio plant or long-lasting cut flower.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for a 10” pot size and will finish in 6 to 8 months.
Culture:
Light: 55% 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 & bacterial
pathogens, preventive drench to control root rot.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact
Mount
(352)
385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax