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Heliconia bihai caribaea Piton Point

Botanical Name
Heliconia bihai caribaea Piton Point
Common Names
Macaw Flower,
Lobster Claw is an exotic evergreen perennial tropical plant with an upright, clumping habit. It produces red, yellow and orange flowers. The foliage is broad and lush, remaining year-round. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suited to garden beds, borders and as a feature planting. It is also used in large containers for decorative purposes. Grows to approx. 2–4m H x 1–2m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Heliconia bihai caribaea Piton Point Macaw Flower,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Upright

Description:
Lobster Claw is an exotic evergreen perennial tropical plant with an upright, clumping habit. It produces red, yellow and orange flowers. The foliage is broad and lush, remaining year-round. Commonly used in tropical and subtropical landscapes, it is suited to garden beds, borders and as a feature planting. It is also used in large containers for decorative purposes. Grows to approx. 2–4m H x 1–2m W.

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

Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained