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Heliconia Species, Bishop’s Heliconia

Heliconiaepiscopalis

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Genus
Heliconia (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh)
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Species
episcopalis (e-pis-koh-PAY-lis)
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Synonym
Bihai episcopalis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Key West, Florida

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