How to grow and care for Heliconia rostrata Ruiz & Pav.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Heliconia rostrata Ruiz & Pav., Hanging lobster claw heliconia, Crab claw, Parrot's beak heliconia
Heliconia rostrata Ruiz & Pav. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Heliconia rostrata Ruiz & Pav.
How often should I water?
check Heliconia rostrata Ruiz & Pav. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Heliconia rostrata Ruiz & Pav. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Heliconia rostrata Ruiz & Pav. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Bright direct light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~42℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Heliconia rostrata Ruiz & Pav. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Heliconia rostrata Ruiz & Pav. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Heliconia rostrata Ruiz & Pav. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Zingiberales, Family: Heliconiaceae, Genus: Heliconia, Species: Heliconia rostrata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Heliconiaceae |
| Genus | Heliconia |
| Species | Heliconia rostrata |
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