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Heliconia invasion - Help!

18 years ago

I am in SW Florida (Naples),zone 10a, and have spent the last 2 days trying to pull up some Heliconia Choconiana. I planted it about 1 year ago and it is invading in all directions. I have the mature plants dug up, but the Roots, oh My! Any suggestions? I would like to replant the area eventually, and can't face pulling Heliconias for ever. Thanks!

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trini1trini
18 years ago
I had the same problem with this heliconia.
I had to tediously dig, dig, dig, until I got most of it. As more came up, I dug those out too. It will take a while but eventually, you will get it. I don't know if anyone has a better method. Good luck.
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hargyle
Original Author
18 years ago
Trini, thanks for the encouragement! Destroy and Conquer!
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greenchic
18 years ago
Wish i could get an invasion like that here in Baltimore!

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