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	Category:	Exotics
	Genus:	Heliconia Heliconiaceae
	Common Name:	Heliconia
	Name:	Orthotrica Yellow & Green
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	Color:	Bicolor Red / Yellow / Green
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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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