Heliconia Rostrata / False Bird of Paradise Plant

Name : Heliconia Rostrata / False Bird of Paradise Plant

Net Quantity (N) : 1

Product Breadth : 10 Cm

Product Height : 25 Cm

Product Length : 10 Cm

Product Weight : 0.5 Kg

Type : Lavender

Key Features :  

Scientific Name : Heliconia rostrata

Family : Heliconiaceae

Common Names : False Bird of Paradise, Hanging Heliconia, Lobster Claw

Growth Habit : Perennial herbaceous plant; can grow up to 3–5 meters tall

Leaves : Large, banana-like, with long petioles

Flowers (Bracts) : Bright red with green or yellow edges; the actual flowers are small and hidden inside the bracts

Blooming Season : Typically in the rainy season in tropical climates

Pollinators : Primarily hummingbirds

Growing Conditions :  

Light : Prefers full sun to partial shade

Soil : Well-drained, rich in organic matter

Water : Regular watering; thrives in humid conditions

Temperature : Loves warm climates; not frost-tolerant

Propagation : By rhizomes or division

Uses :  

Ornamental : Popular in tropical landscaping and as cut flowers due to their long-lasting bracts

Wildlife Habitat : Attracts hummingbirds and other nectar feeders

Country of Origin : India