Botanical Name: Common Names:
Heliconia Assorted Lobster Claw,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Upright
Description:
Heliconia is a tropical flowering plants known for their striking and vibrant clusters of flowers. These plants, commonly referred to as lobster claws or parrot flowers, are native to the tropical regions of the Americas. Heliconia species typically have large, paddle-shaped leaves and tall, erect stems. The flowers emerge from the stems and display an array of bright and bold colours, including shades of red, orange, yellow, and pink. The flowers are often characterised by their unique shapes and structures, resembling the beak of a bird or the claw of a lobster. Heliconias are popular in tropical gardens and are widely appreciated for their tropical beauty and ability to attract birds and pollinators. Small and large growing varieties available.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Heliconiaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Assorted
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate