Hawaiian Tropical Plant Nursery, LLC
Hawaiian Tropical Plant Nursery, LLC
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| Heliconia aemygdiana ssp. transandiana-Heliconiaceae. Native to South America. Large broad leaves. Short thick stems 3 to 6 ft. tall. Erect inflorescence with slender rose red bracts spirally arranged. Full sun or medium shade. Best in an area sheltered from wind. | |
| Heliconia aurantiaca-Heliconiaceae. Small species native to Mexico and Central America. 1.5 to 5 ft. tall. Orange bracts. Foliage is similar to ginger. Light to medium shade. Rich soil high in organic matter. Very suseptible to fungal infections during periods of high humidity. Probably best at higher altitudes and cooler temperatures. | |
| Heliconia champneiana-Heliconiaceae. Native to Central America. Erect inflorescence with red, ornagne or gold bracts. There are several cultivars with different color bracts. Foliage banana-like. Reaches 5 ft. to 9 ft. tall. Full sun to light shade. Rich organic soil. Prefers temperatures above 60 F. | |
| Heliconia collinsiana-Heliconiaceae. Native to Central America. Pendant inflorescence with red bracts. full sun to light shade. Foliage is banana-like. Stems and leaf underside are covered in a white waxy powder; this seems to be a natural defense against insects. Rich soil high in organic matter. Plants grow rapidly and should bloom in about 1 year. | |
| Heliconia harlingii-Heliconiaceae. Pendant dark red inflorescence. Some hair on the bracts. Plants reach 4 to 7 ft. tall. Can tolerate full sun in a protected location. Best with some wind protection. | |
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Heliconia latispatha-Heliconiaceae. Medium sized plants with banana-like foliage. Orange erect inflorescence with narrow spiral bracts. One of the easiest Heliconia to grow. Blooms in the summer in Hawaii. This species should grow very well in a container. |
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Heliconia magnifica-Heliconiaceae. Medium sized plants with banana-like foliage. Stems are almost black. Penant deep red inflorescence is furry and often over 3 ft. long. Bracts are spirally arranged. |
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Heliconia psittacorum-Heliconiaceae. Medium sized plants with narrow leaves. Red or orange inflorescence. Plants take full sun and tolerate some wind. However, they tend to run and can be invasive. |
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Heliconia regalis-Heliconiaceae. Medium sized plants with banana-like foliage. Pendant reddish inflorescence covered in fur. Similar to H. magnifica but the bracts are a little shorter and a lighter shade of red. |
| Heliconia riopalenquensis- Heliconiaceae. Native to South America. New import. Very limited quantity available. Plants withstand wind better than H. aemygdiana. Pendant pink inflorescence with pale cream tips on the bracts. | |
| Heliconia rostrata-Heliconiaceae. Medium sized plants with narrow leaves. Pendant red & yellow inflorescence. One of the most beautiful and popular Heliconia. | |
| Heliconia sclerotricha- Heliconiaceae. Native to South America. Pendant dark red inflorescence. I can't find much information on this species. Plants are growing best with some shade. Requires constant moisture and protection from wind. Plants grown in dry, sunny windy conditions may not bloom. | |
