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Taxonomy
Heliconia indica 'Striata'
Heliconia
Heliconiaceae
Zingiberales
How to care for ?
Water
How often to water your ?
every 9
? needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
22% Very Low
Growing ? in Minneapolis right now
Plant growth potential is currently low š
February 2nd, 2023
Sunlight intensity as measured by ānet radiationā in Minneapolis is currently low š.
The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in deterā¦
Sunlight will increase by 53% āļø
February 2nd, 2023
Minneapolis is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Minneapolis is expected to increase by 53% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 7.4 megajoules of energy perā¦
Daylight will increase by 1.3 hours š
January 30th, 2023
This month, Minneapolis is getting an average of 5.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 14.5% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.1 total hours ofā¦
Finding light for ? in your home
a window
? love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Minneapolis, Minnesota ā .
? does not tolerate low-light š«.
Nutrients
How to fertilize ?
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your ? after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
? 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
? requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for ?
?
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
