Top 10 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Queensland Gardens
Heliconia psittacorum 'Andromeda
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Description:
Heliconia psittacorum ‘Andromeda’ is a striking tropical plant prized for its upright habit and brilliant, bird-like blooms in vivid orange and yellow with a red blush. This compact hybrid is perfect for smaller tropical gardens, borders, and pots, offering an exotic look with long-lasting colour and lush, green foliage. It thrives in warm, humid climates and adds bold, tropical flair to any space.
Flowers:
Vibrant orange-yellow bracts with red accents and contrasting green tips appear on upright stems throughout the warmer months. The flowers resemble exotic birds and are highly attractive to hummingbirds and nectar-loving insects.
Foliage:
Large, glossy, banana-like green leaves emerge from clumping stems, forming a lush, upright display that adds texture and structure to garden beds.
Fruit:
Rare in cultivation; small blue-black fruits may form in ideal conditions, though usually not prominent.
Form & Size:
Compact, upright clumping form reaching approximately 1–1.5m high and around 1m wide.
Growing Conditions:
- Position: Best in full sun to part shade.
- Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained soils high in organic matter.
- Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates; protect from frost.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during hot, dry periods. Avoid waterlogging.
Uses:
- Ideal for tropical borders, poolside planting, and feature garden beds.
- Excellent in large pots for patios or courtyards.
- Great for adding height and colour to lush, layered plantings.
Maintenance:
- Low-maintenance once established.
- Remove spent flower stems and old leaves to encourage new growth.
- Fertilise regularly during the growing season with a balanced or organic fertiliser to promote flowering and lush foliage.
Notes:
- Perfect for creating a vibrant, tropical feel in compact spaces.
- Can be used as a cut flower thanks to its long-lasting blooms.
- Shelter from strong winds to prevent leaf damage.
Companion Plants:
Pairs beautifully with Alpinia, Cordyline, Calathea, and Bromeliads for a rich, layered tropical garden.
Common Name: Andromeda Heliconia
Botanical Name: Heliconia psittacorum ‘Andromeda’
Family: Heliconiaceae
Origin: Hybrid – Tropical Americas and Southeast Asia (cultivated origin)
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
- we have access to thousands of plants. if you are looking for a specific plant please let us know and we will see if its coming into store soon or if we can order it for you.
- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
- the above information is exactly the same for Pots. they come and go all year around so please send us a message via the chat button and we will get back to you with availability
Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
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0459150799
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