Heliconia Kawauchi

The Blushing Beauty of Heliconias! 💗

This Japanese-bred hybrid enchants with:
• 12-15″ pendulous flower spikes in delicate pink with lime-green accents 🎀🍈
• Manageable size (5-6 ft tall) – perfect for small tropical gardens 📏
• Repeat blooming – flowers appear 8-10 months/year in warmth 🔄

Why This Variety is a Collector’s Dream:

✅ Rare Color – One of few pink heliconias worldwide 🌍
✅ Cut Flower Gem – Bracts last 10+ days in arrangements 💐
✅ Hummingbird Favorite – Nectar-rich blooms 🦜
✅ Container Ready – Thrives in 15-gallon pots 🏺

Cultivation Secrets:

• Climate: Zones 10b-12 (protect below 45°F) ❄️
• Light: Filtered sunlight (morning sun + afternoon shade) ⛅
• Soil: 60% orchid mix + 40% perlite for drainage ⚡
• Pro Tip: Apply Epsom salt monthly for vibrant color 🧂

🏡 Perfect For:
• Asian-inspired gardens
• Courtyard focal points
• Balcony tropical escapes
• Boutique cut flower farms

📦 Includes:
• Healthy rhizome with 2+ growth eyes
• “Pink Perfection” care guide
• Organic bloom booster

⚠️ Note: Colors intensify with maturity – first blooms may be paler

Key Highlights:

1. Rarity Focus – Emphasizes limited pink varieties

2. Color Development – Manages first-bloom expectations

3. Nutrition Hack – Epsom salt tip

4. Design Versatility – Asian garden suitability

5. Included Value – Specialty care guide