Parrot's Plantain
Also known as
Parakeet Flower, False Bird-of-Paradise, Golden Torch, Parrot's Beak, Parrot Heliconia, lady di, False Bird of Paradise, Heliconia lady di variegated, heliconia variegated and Heliconia 'Lady Di'
Taxonomy
Heliconia psittacorum
Heliconia
Heliconiaceae
Zingiberales
How to care for Parrot's Plantain
Water
How often to water your Parrot's Plantain
every 9
Parrot's Plantain needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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 Parrot's Plantain in your home
a window
Parrot's Plantain love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Parrot's Plantain does not tolerate low light š«.
Phoenix, Arizona currently has medium levels of sunlight intensity, you can help this plant grow by treating it to ample light āļø.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Parrot's Plantain
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 Parrot's Plantain after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Parrot's Plantain 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
Parrot's Plantain 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 Parrot's Plantain
Parrot's Plantain
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 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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