Heliconia 'Olympic Dream' - P9

Description
The Parrot´s flower 'Olympic Dream' (Heliconia psittacorum) is an orange-yellow or orange-flowered plant with lanceolate, dark green, glossy leaves. This upright plant thrives best in a semi-shady location.

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Parrot´s flower 'Olympic Dream' are dark green, glossy, lanceolate.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Optimum ambient temperature: 20 to 25°C Ambient temperature during the dormant period: 15 to 20°C Preferred location in semi-shaded, sheltered position.

Soil
Prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich substrate.

Care
- Scale insects are best controlled with a soap and spirits solution. Spider mites can often simply be showered off over the tub. - Plants that are sensitive to direct sunlight are best kept in an east or west-facing window with mild morning or evening sun. - Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - High water permeability of the substrate is extremely important: waterlogging and standing water in the pot inevitably lead to rotting.

Flower
Heliconia psittacorum 'Olympic Dream' produces orange-yellow, orange-coloured flowers from August to December.

Use
Room