Heliconia Lobster Claw Flower

Description

Heliconia rostrata

Growing in Phoenix: Also known as the Parrot plant; it is native to the tropical Americas and Pacific Oceans and Asia. This understory plant makes a striking display with large, brightly-hued bracts that cluster up a stem. The leaves are glossy, green, oval, and paddle-shaped. They grow in an upright habit with the flower stems in the center. The flowers make an excellent cut flower. Beautiful near a pond.  As an understory plant, they will need filtered sunlight and a soil ph of around 6. Suitable for container culture. 

See the planting and care guide page for planting and watering instructions.