Heliconia White Plant
Heliconia White has elegant white flowers and is used in landscaping and traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Habit
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 ft
Growth
Moderate to fast
Soil
Well-drained, loam
Shade
Partial shade
Moisture
Moderate moisture
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
S. America
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20-35°C
Humidity (%)
60-90
Potting media
Peat, compost
Fertilizers
Organic
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
4-9 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% peat moss, 40% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Aphids, Mealybugs
Brown spots, yellowing, sticky residue
Fungicides, systemic insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
· These are mainly ornamental plants and not widely known for medicinal benefits.
· Some indigenous communities use parts of Heliconia species for wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects.