Is It Safe To Cut The Dying Leaves Of Heliconias Down As Far As The Point They Join The Main Stem?

Question

I live in Nairobi and have a heliconia patch outside my bedroom window.

Answer 1

Yes, but if this plant is dying from disease, then you will need to treat the disease, first. After, you can cut the leaves and dispose of them away from the plant to avoid spreading the disease back to the plant again.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lobster-claw-plant/heliconia-growing-conditions.htm