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Heliconia lathispatha - Lobster Claw
By Delonix1
- 14 Nov, 2012
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This Heliconia was blooming in the Botanical Building in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. on Nov. 13, 2012.
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Milky:
Thanks! I need to get his one. I have Heliconia schiedeana and Heliconia stricta 'Jamaican Dwarf'.
I used to have Heliconia lathispatha 'Red Christmas' and 'Yelllow Christmas' but they died in the 7 year drought.
15 Nov, 2012
I love these! But the only one's I've ever seen growing are in a hot house! Lucky you! :o)))
15 Nov, 2012
Petaltracey:
We can grow several species of Heliconia outside in San Diego. They just need a lot of water.
17 Nov, 2012
I really must make the effort to get a smaller growing species..............
29 Nov, 2012
Meanie:
Did the Heliconia schiedeana seeds grow for you? I know Heliconia seeds are very difficult to germinate (from what I've read). I've only grown Heliconia species from rhizomes.
Almost any species of Heliconia you grow would stay small in a pot. Heliconia schiedeana usually only grows to about 2ft or so in a pot.
30 Nov, 2012
I had just one try to germinate, and that gave up the struggle! Been looking into them again lately and had some good tips.
30 Nov, 2012
I do have more seeds...however, your best bet is to get rhizomes or small plants. I've never seen a Heliconia grown from seed. Just remember Heliconias are super heavy feeders. This is why my dwarf Jamaican Heliconia (in a pot) has never bloomed.
30 Nov, 2012
Pure steer manure I believe that you said for a potting medium..............
30 Nov, 2012
Meanie:
Yes, almost pure steer manure. Heliconias are pigs...they need tons of fertilizer.
1 Dec, 2012
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Oh wow.........its beautiful
14 Nov, 2012