How much sunlight does my Heliconia schiedeana need?

Heliconia schiedeana requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Can Heliconia schiedeana be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Heliconia schiedeana can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Heliconia schiedeana

Q: Is Heliconia schiedeana easy to care for?

Heliconia schiedeana is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Heliconia schiedeana?

Heliconia schiedeana 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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Heliconia schiedeana

Genus

Heliconia

Family

Heliconiaceae

Order

Zingiberales

How to care for Heliconia schiedeana

Water

How often to water your Heliconia schiedeana

Heliconia schiedeana needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

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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.

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Finding light for Heliconia schiedeana in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Heliconia schiedeana: 1ft from a window

Heliconia schiedeana love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Heliconia schiedeana does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Heliconia schiedeana in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Heliconia schiedeana

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Heliconia schiedeana: repot after 2X growth

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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Heliconia schiedeana after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Heliconia schiedeana is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growing Outdoors