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She Lisa Heliconiaceae Details
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She Lisa Heliconiaceae Category: Exotics
Genus: Heliconia Heliconiaceae
Common Name: Heliconia
Name: She Lisa
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Color: Red
Bloom Size: Extra Large
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  • Heliconia common names for the genus include lobster-claws, wild plantains or false bird-of-paradise.
  • Heliconia is a genus of about 100 to 200 species of flowering plants native to the tropical Americas and the Pacific Ocean islands west to Indonesia.
  • Heliconia term refers to their close similarity to the bird-of-paradise flowers (Strelitzia).

Availability

Available in 2 major bloom structure types, Upright (or Erect )and Hanging (or Pendant.)

Care and Handling

Heliconias are very sensitive to cold and should never be exposed to temperatures below 15 degrees celsius or they will show signs of blackening. Heliconias must be kept humid and occasional misting is recommended.

Grades

Extra - 90 cm + stem - 30 cm bloom 3 to 4 bracts. Heliconias are usually graded by bract size and classified as small, medium, large, and extra large.
Large - 90cm + stem - 25 cm bloom 3 to 4 bracts. Medium - 70 to 90 cm stem - 20 cm bloom 3 to 4 bracts.
Pendant - 110 cm stem - 5 to 6 bracts. Small - 80 cm stem - 15 cm bloom.

Packing

Heliconias being shipped to North America should be packed in insulated boxes during the winter months.

Preparation

Flowers between bracts should be removed before use in floral arrangements.

Vase Live

Heliconias have a vase life of 7 to 15 days with proper care.

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