Heliconia Lady Di

Heliconia Lady Di psittacorum, or Parakeet Flower, is a popular tropical plant known for its vibrant, parrot-like flowers with colorful bracts (modified leaves) and tubular yellow or white blooms, often with a dark spot, resembling a parrot's tongue. Native to the Americas, it's a vigorous, clump-forming perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade, consistently moist, well-draining soil, and warm, humid conditions, making it ideal for tropical landscapes, borders, and containers, though it's not frost-tolerant.

Key Characteristics
• Appearance: Upright, banana-like leaves and striking, multi-colored flowers with red, orange, yellow, and green bracts.
• Size: Typically grows 2 to 5 feet tall and wide.
• Bloom Time: Can bloom year-round in ideal climates.
• Pollinators: Attracts hummingbirds.

Growing Conditions
• Light: Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours of sun).
• Water: Requires consistently moist soil; do not let it dry out.
• Soil: Rich in organic matter, well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral.
• Temperature: Prefers 70-85°F (21-29°C); sensitive to frost.