heliconia
hirsuta
hirsuta
Care level
Difficult
This fuzzy tropical beauty stands out with its soft, hairy stems and leaves that feel like velvet to the touch. Its most striking feature is the bright red bracts that hang downward like colorful pendants, creating a dramatic display that can last for months in the right conditions.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Warm (64.4°F - 89.6°F)
Fertilization frequency
High
Weekly during the growing period.
Soil
Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
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Features
Size & growth
Large
Upright
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The heliconia hirsuta can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.