Heliconia chartacea is a herbaceous plant, with paired large oblong leaves like those of the banana. It can grow to 7–8 m in height, and plants can form large
Heliconias come in a range of styles and sizes. While most grow toaround 3-4m, there are sizes either side of that too. Heliconia 'Bucky' is an excellent small variety, growing a mere 1-2m. At the other end of the scale are varieties like 'Richmond Red' and 'Barbados Flat', both ...
Aesthetic attributes and easy-to-grow nature of tropical cut flowers (TCFs) have contributed to their potential for increased production. The dearth of information regarding agronomic practices and lack of planting materials are the key hindrances against their fast expansion. Unconventional high-...