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Heliconia psittacorum 'Lady Di'
| Family Name: | Heliconiaceae |
| Common Name: | Parakeet Flower, Lady Di Heliconia, 红鸟蕉 |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a rhizomatous herb grows about 1-2 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are lanceolate to elliptical, banana-like. |
| Flowers | The inflorescence is erect, consisted of red bracts and pale-yellow tubular flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Swimming Poolside |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Occasional Misting, Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
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Others
| Master ID | 781 |
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| Species ID | 2076 |
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