Heliconia (Heliconia sp)

Description

A genus of about 100 to 200 species of flowering plants native to the tropical Americas and the Pacific Ocean islands west to Indonesia. The flowers are produced on long, erect or drooping panicles, and consist of brightly colored waxy bracts, with small true flowers peeping out from the bracts.

Care tips

Slant cut the stems and stand in fresh water. Stand the flowers in a sturdy vase to ensure they cannot fall over. Don’t allow the temperature to fall too much as black discolouration will occur at lower temperatures.

 Where to buy

Kebun Winasari (021) 7940160, Melrimba (021) 7545102