[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry

Whas wondering if they take the frost?

The gardening store said to move them inside when it gets to 40 degrees. I guess that means they are tropical plants. We don't mind moving them inside as they're in large pots in the birdcage.

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

We just bought two heliconia (false bird of paradise) for large planters in our birdcage. They are quite large and colorful right now. I think we will have to move them indoors when it drops below 50 degrees.

Good idea!!

[PaPaLarry]

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[gomoho]

I would go with the 50 degree warning with the heleconia. Had 2 in pots outside and they are pretty much zapped right now. Of course a lanai is a little more sheltered, but they really are tropical and need to be kept warm. Enjoy them - I love heleconia - you can buy a small one at Home Depot in the spring and it will grow like crazy under the right conditions.

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

We just bought two heliconia (false bird of paradise) for large planters in our birdcage. They are quite large and colorful right now. I think we will have to move them indoors when it drops below 50 degrees.

Are they poisonous?

[gomoho]

Barefoot - did your heliconia make it through the winter? Did you put them back outside before you left???