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Originally Posted by Steve L
Looks like Heliconia Psittacorum "Andromeda" and a mighty fine one at that, Randy. Psittacorums are not the easiest heliconia to overwinter. I don't even try anymore as they have become so common in nurseries in the Gulf South during the summer months. They are one of the few heliconia that bloom in one year but for me, become spider magnets during the over wintering period in my greenhouse. Way to go.
Steve
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Thanks Steve, coming from you that means so much!!! I want you to know that the ones I have from you are doing well and about ready to go into the greenhouse soon. The Heliconia schiedeana is really starting to take off during the last month or so and will be protected and left out to see how it fares in one of my winters.
As far as the 'Andromeda' it does well like I said inside, but I did have a case of spiders a little last winter, but a quick spray in the garage took care of them and it did fine the rest of the time. Again, thanks so much for the compliment...