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Help me save my heliconias
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Posted by melmat Brisbane Qld (My Page) on Fri, Jul 9, 04 at 5:07
| My husband insisted we buy a large amount of heliconias at the end of summer.One thing led to another and we did not get the opportunity to plant them for about a month.They are now in the ground but are looking considerably ordinary,looks like we have probably lost 40% already.Any suggestions on reviving the rest.They are mainly Bihais and Caribaeas.Have been watering with Seasol but have definetly not been overwatered. |
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RE: Help me save my heliconias
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| Stop watering at once,and in spring i'm sure you will see some signs of life.I have some larger Heliconias and they look a bit shabby over winter too. cheers |
RE: Help me save my heliconias
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| I wouldn't stop watering them as they still need water to keep them alive during the winter. Don't let them dry out as you would do for Curcumas. Just keep them moist and not wet. Andrew. |
RE: Help me save my heliconias
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I think every Heliconia in Brisbane would be looking shabby at the moment.
They do not like the cool/cold weather and if get frosted will go brown and tops will wither.
A few of mine are looking pretty bad this year, just hope that they will recover in the Spring.
I water mine once a week and have not fertilised this winter.
Good luck.
Ian |
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