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I am a fanatical plant collector and gardener with a passion for tropical plants, and started the ‘Zacaconia’ blog in 2018 to share my gardening adventures with the world. Join me on my journey through the wonderful world of horticulture.

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Caring for Heliconias: Tips for Success

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Heliconias are stunning tropical plants that can transform your garden into a lush paradise. With a little care and attention, these fast-growing plants will thrive and reward you with their striking foliage and vibrant flowers. Here’s a guide to ensuring your heliconias remain healthy and flourishing.

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Zac Heliconias August 1, 2024January 10, 2026 3 Minutes

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Flashback to a previous USA trip where we visited the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, which had been a bucket list garden visit for me for a while. They are gorgeous gardens and I highly recommend for any plant lovers who find themselves in Miami… they even have a butterfly house too, which was a real treat for our daughter 🥰 #fairchildtropicalgarden #miami #gardens #tropicalgarden #travelphotography It’s Black Sapote time… #tropicalfruits It has been a milder than usual winter for us here in Brisbane and a lot of the heliconias are still doing their thing… (‘Red Christmas’ is a winter flowerer, so probably not so surprising) #heliconia #subtropics #wintergarden #winter #tropicalplants Winter is the best time for foliage colour in our garden, and the cordylines are the heroes of colourful leaves 🌈🍃 #cordyline #gardeningaustralia #foliage #winter #tropicalplants A couple of people have asked me if I’m going to the Queensland Garden Expo, but I’m skipping this year… this photo is from the last one I went to in 2024. And I was quite well-behaved - only buying very specific wishlist plants, under supervision 😂😂🤣 Deciding lately to enjoy the plants I already have rather than add to the collection. And yes, I could just go for the atmosphere, demonstrations, and talks… but let’s be honest - as if that is going to happen with a toddler in tow 😂 Will go again in future years, that’s for sure! #restraint #plantcollector #planthoarder #parenting #toddler Join me in SF’s Conservatory of Flowers 🌸 I always love visiting gardens whenever travelling, and seeing what grows in other climates and how they grow, but a conservatory is particularly interesting. A lot of the plants growing in the Conservatory of Flowers grow in our garden outdoors here in Brisbane. I loved seeing how they grow in the greenhouse context #conservatoryofflowers #sanfrancisco #greenhouse #tropicalplants #myplantdiaries I find Japanese gardens so tranquil 🇯🇵🎋🪴 Golden Gate Park’s Japanese Tea Garden is no exception, and absolutely beautiful - well worth the visit. Just don’t try to cross that high arch bridge if you’re a little bit wobbly 😂 #japanesegarden #koi #plantsofinstagram #gardeninglife #gardening San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is home to the amazing Conservatory of Flowers which is a must visit if you are a plant lover and have a couple of days in SF. This is the Potted Plants wing, which has a whimsical Victorian-era glasshouse feel… truly a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the the big city! #conservatoryofflowers #plantcollector #tropicalplants #pottedplants #plantsofinstagram To say I’m excited is an understatement! Check out my linked video from last year to see it in all its glory! It looks even better in real life… getting it to grow has been one of the highlights of my gardening hobby over the years. I’ve had people stop by our house to take photos, it literally stops people in their tracks with its exotic beauty 💚 #jadevine #blooms #tropicalplants #strongolodonmacrobotrys #exotic
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