Tips for success
Keep me thriving
Light suitability: Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun). Consider local heat, wind and seasonal shade, and follow any more specific advice on the plant label.
I have medium maintenance needs and benefit from regular attention. Remove damaged material with clean tools, maintain an open and healthy shape, and refresh the mulch when needed without piling it against the stem.
Pruning: Tropical foliage plant with green banana-like leaves & bright gold and red flowers Big Bright Blooms Remove spent flowers and finished flower stems to keep plants tidy and encourage flowering.
Flowering: You can expect me to flower in January, February, March, April, November and December. Local climate, position and seasonal conditions can make flowering begin earlier or finish later. Observe the plant rather than pruning by the calendar alone, particularly while buds or flowers are forming.
Watering: Check the soil at root depth regularly and water deeply when it begins to dry. I prefer even moisture without constantly saturated roots. Check more often during establishment and in hot, dry or windy weather.