| Botanical name | Heliconia psittacorum |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Sensitive Frost Sensitive – Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | This Heliconia has green to orange flower bracts. |
| Common name(s) | Parrot flower |
| Origin | |
| Maintenance | Clumps can be divided in late spring. |
| Soil conditions | Plants prefer compost-rich, moist soil. |
| Interesting info | This plant is in the strelitzia and banana family. |
| Propagation | Division: Clumps can be divided in late spring. |
Heliconia psittacorum (Parrot flower)
- Botanical name: Heliconia psittacorum
- Common name(s): Parrot flower
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Related species include Heliconia humilis. This heliconia has green to orange flower bracts.
Botanical Pronunciation: hel-i-KO-nee-a
Heliconia psittacorum requirements and features
info on these icons
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
This Heliconia has green to orange flower bracts.
Related plants
Ground Covers and Perennials
Ground Covers and Perennials
Calceolaria species (Ladys purse, Slipper flower, Pocketbook flower, Slipperwort)
Ground Covers and Perennials
Fruits and Vegetables
Ground Covers and Perennials
Ground Covers and Perennials
Annuals
