Red Palulu
Also known as
red palulu, balisier and macawflower
Taxonomy
Heliconia bihai
Heliconia
Heliconiaceae
Zingiberales
How to care for Red Palulu
Water
How often to water your Red Palulu
every 9
Red Palulu needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnât get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Phoenix, Arizona
58% Medium
Finding light for Red Palulu in your home
a window
Red Palulu love being close to bright, sunny windows đ.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Red Palulu does not tolerate low light đ«.
Phoenix, Arizona currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light âïž.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Red Palulu
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itâs likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Red Palulu after it doubles in size or once a yearâwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Red Palulu prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Red Palulu requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive đȘ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home đĄ.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantâs toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itâs always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Red Palulu
Red Palulu
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Phoenix, Arizona, the 4â pot your plant is in, and that it doesnât get direct sunlight.
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