Heliconia chartacea Temptress
Original price was: ₹899.00.₹599.00Current price is: ₹599.00.
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The ‘Temptress’ is a beautiful tropical plant known for its vibrant, pendulous pink and green bracts.
Here is a guide to its care for Heliconia chartacea Temptress :
1. Light
- Preference: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Best Results: Often achieves its best growth and color display in a location with partial shade or bright, filtered light, especially during the hottest part of the day.
- Avoid: Too much direct, intense sun can sometimes scorch the leaves, while too little light will reduce flowering.
2. Water and Humidity
- Watering: Requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist.
- Moisture: It thrives in high humidity and should never be allowed to dry out completely. However, ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent waterlogging, which can cause root rot.
- Tip: Consider deep watering 2-3 times per week, especially in warm or dry periods, and apply mulch to help retain moisture.
3. Soil and Fertilizer
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained soil with a high content of organic matter.
- Planting: When planting in the ground, amend the soil with compost or well-rotted manure. For containers, use a high-quality potting mix designed for tropical plants that retains moisture but drains well.
- Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (like a 10-10-10 or similar NPK) during the growing season (spring through autumn) to support healthy growth and abundant blooms. You can also use a liquid feed monthly.
4. Climate and Temperature
- Temperature: It is a tropical plant and prefers warm, humid climates. It grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-13.
- Frost Sensitivity: It is frost-sensitive and does not tolerate temperatures below about $5^{\circ}$C ($40^{\circ}$F).
- Cold Protection:
- In cooler climates, you must bring container-grown plants indoors or to a sheltered, protected area during winter.
- If planted in the ground in an area that gets occasional cold, protect it with a frost cloth or heavy mulch if temperatures are expected to drop.
5. Maintenance
- Pruning: Prune any faded flower bracts (inflorescences) and damaged or yellowing leaves at the base to maintain a fresh appearance and encourage new growth.
- Growth Habit: It is a fast-growing, clumping perennial that spreads via rhizomes. If planted in the ground, you may need to install an underground barrier or divide overcrowded clumps every few years to control its spread.
- Container Growing: It thrives in large containers. Repot every couple of years to refresh the soil and give it more room for growth.
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