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Heliconia bihai Banana Split

Botanical Name
Heliconia bihai Banana Split
Common Names
Red Palulu, Lobster Claw,
Brilliant reddish brown and yellow flowering heliconia that grows to around 2.5m of height. Flowers in Summer and is very quite hardy and low maintenance. Planting different heliconia species together can be a great option to creating a colourful, vibrant garden bed through winter. Ideal for tropical themed gardens.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Heliconia bihai Banana Split Red Palulu, Lobster Claw,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Dense, Upright

Description:
Brilliant reddish brown and yellow flowering heliconia that grows to around 2.5m of height. Flowers in Summer and is very quite hardy and low maintenance. Planting different heliconia species together can be a great option to creating a colourful, vibrant garden bed through winter. Ideal for tropical themed gardens.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained