How to grow Parrot's Beak

Heliconia psittacorum

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Medium

While heliconias are tolerant of drought, they prefer a well drained, rich, moist soil. They will grow in a wide range of soils from free draining sandy soils to clay, however, it is best to amend very sandy soils with compost or other moisture retaining materials. Add plenty of organic matter as heliconias are heavy feeders.

They thrive in high humidity. If your climate is not overly humid mist plants regularly. If container grown provide humidity by placing pot on a tray of pebbles, and fill tray with water.

How long does Parrot's Beak take to grow?

These estimates for how long Parrot's Beak takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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When should I plant Parrot's Beak?

Our when to plant Parrot's Beak estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Parrot's Beak before or after your last frost date.: 21 days after Last Frost Date

Other names for Parrot's Beak

Parakeetflower

Heliconia psittacorum L. f.

Footnotes

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