Heliconia Plant How To Grow. Pat the soil down firmly so that seed is about 34 to 12 inch below the surface and keep the soil between 72 - 75 deg F to allow successful germination to occur. It is normal for the old stem to wither and die and a new shoot will emerge from the base of the rhizome.
Heliconias are heavy feeders and grow best with regular applications of fertiliser. Ripe heliconia fruits hold between one and three seeds that turn blue when ripe except for those bat-pollinated species whose fruits turn red. When grown indoors these tropical plants require bright indirect light and temperatures above 70.
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All you need to do is continue to grow your Heliconia in its pot until you see roots appearing through the bottom holes. Heliconia like sun warmth and humidity. Let us show you How to propagate and divide your Heliconia plants in this short easy to follow video. But it can grow throughout zones 10-13.