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Heliconia - 10" Grow bag

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  • Dramatic hanging lobster-claw blooms
  • Long-lasting tropical cut flower
  • Fast-growing lush screen
  • Attracts sunbirds
  • Loves heat and humidity
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Heliconia rostrata, the hanging lobster claw, is a clump-forming tropical perennial bearing spectacular pendant inflorescences of red bracts tipped in yellow and green that hang like a string of beaks. Native to South America, it relishes the warm, humid conditions of coastal and southern India, forming lush stands of paddle-shaped, banana-like leaves. The dramatic, long-lasting bracts are exceptional cut flowers and a magnet for sunbirds. Given heat, moisture and rich soil it spreads steadily by rhizomes into an eye-catching tropical screen or border, flowering through the warm months.

Specifications

Family Heliconiaceae
Native region Central and South America
Mature height 1.5-3 m
Mature spread 1-2 m, spreading by rhizome
Growth rate Fast
Foliage Evergreen, large banana-like green leaves
Flower colour Red bracts tipped yellow-green
Flower season Warm and monsoon months
Climate zone Tropical, humid

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun to partial shade
Watering Frequent; keep soil consistently moist
Soil / mix Rich, moist, well-drained loam high in organic matter
Temperature 20-35 C; frost sensitive
Humidity High
Fertilizer Heavy feeder; feed monthly in growth
Pruning Cut spent stalks at base after flowering
Repotting Divide and refresh every 2-3 years
Propagation Rhizome division
Pests & problems Mealybugs, spider mites, caterpillars
Toxicity / safety Non-toxic / low toxicity
Difficulty Easy in warm humid climates

Uses

Used as a tropical accent, screen or border in warm gardens and for striking long-lasting cut-flower arrangements.

Growing tips

Ideal for coastal and southern India; plant in part shade with rich, moist soil and shelter from drying winds, and water generously through the dry season.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Heliconia?
Water frequently to keep the soil consistently moist, especially in summer; this is a thirsty plant that does not like to dry out.
How much light does it need?
It grows well in full sun to partial shade. In hot dry regions some afternoon shade keeps the foliage from scorching.
Is Heliconia safe for pets?
Heliconia is considered low-toxicity and is not listed as a serious hazard, but it is still best to discourage pets from chewing the leaves.
How do I propagate it?
Divide the rhizome clump in the warm season, ensuring each piece has a shoot and roots, then replant in rich moist soil.
When does it flower?
It flowers mainly through the warm and monsoon months when given enough heat, moisture and feeding.
Can I grow it in a pot?
Yes, in a large deep container with rich soil, but it spreads vigorously and needs regular feeding, watering and division to thrive.
Why is my Heliconia not flowering?
Usually it is too young, getting too little light or nutrients, or the clump is overcrowded. Feed well, give good light and divide congested stands.
Can it be grown indoors?
It is really an outdoor tropical plant; indoors it rarely gets the light and humidity to flower, so a warm sheltered garden spot is far better.
What fertilizer should I use?
It is a heavy feeder, so apply a balanced fertiliser plus compost monthly during the growing season for strong stalks and blooms.
Does it tolerate cold?
No, it is frost sensitive. In northern India protect it over winter or grow it where temperatures stay above about 10 C.

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