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Suborder: Heliconiineae Family: Heliconiaceae Common Name:Heliconia, and lobster claw; (Spanish) barco de caridad, 
platanillo, plátano bravo, plátano cimarrón, plátano
de flor, and tanay; (French) balisier, bananier marron, plantano cimarron,
and plantano sylvestre.
Distribution: Natives to only Central and South America and some islands of the South Pacific.Most species of heliconias can be found in moist or wet regions, but some are found in seasonally dry areas. Although Heliconias flourish in the humid lowland tropics at elevations below 1500 feet, the greatest number of species are found in middle elevation rain and cloud forest habitats. Characteristics Heliconia is the only genus in the plant family heliconiacea, which is a member of a larger taxonomic category called the order Zingiberales. There are several very obvious characteristics by which they can be recognized, including large leaves and large, colorful, bracteate inflorecences. The genus contains between 200 and 250 species Additionally, there are at least that many forms or cultivars. In the American Tropics, hummingbirds are the exclusive polinators of red, yellow , pink and orange heliconias while nectar feeding bats are the polinators of green heliconias. . |
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Heliconias have blooming
periods of 4-5 months.
Vase life : 7-15 days. Can be stored in their boxes for up to 5 days. After that period, you must unpack them for display. Never refrigerate below 55°F. If submerging(flower) blooms, drain water from open sheaths. Broken or bruised tips can be trimmed if necessary. Flowers wich appear between bracts should be removed before use. TEMPERATURE The flower most sensitive to the cold is the heliconia. Tropical flowers come from warm, humid climates and cannot tolerate cold temperatures for extended periods. Ideal storage temperature is 55°F with exposure to temperatures as low as 45°F tolerable for periods of only 4-6 hours. HUMIDITY The ideal level of humidity is 90-95%. Occasional misting should be done daily to maintain this level. |
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It is primarily a photo book, but one that includes the best and most up-to-date info on this glorious group of plants This is the book you need if you are planning a specific colour scheme for an exhibition design and want to order in fresh as it will give you the right name for the colour you want in these amazing flowers. Click on the book cover for more information and to purchase. |
