Helconia Big Leaf Plant
Helconia is a striking tropical plant with colorful bracts, thriving in partial shade and high moisture conditions & it's not used as Medicine.
Habit
Herbaceous
Height
6-15 ft
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, loam
Shade
Partial
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
S. America
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20-35°C
Humidity (%)
60-90
Potting media
Peat, compost
Fertilizers
Organic
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
5-10 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
5.5-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.3
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5-20 years
Health Benefits
Tropical flower, attracts pollinators
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% loam, 30% sand, 30% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Apply monthly with liquid organic fertilizer
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
| Leaf Spot, Rust, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Spider Mites. |
Symptoms
| Yellow spots, orange pustules, white fungal coating |
Organic Remedies
| Neem oil, baking soda spray, prune infected leaves. |
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