Description
The Heliconia Rostrata, also called the Hanging Lobster Claw, is a beautiful tropical plant that grows from a live rhizome. It is known for its bright red and yellow flowers that hang down like lobster claws, adding a stunning look to any garden or home.
This plant has big green leaves, grows quickly, and can reach up to 4–6 feet tall. It also attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making your space feel lively and colorful.
This plant is not drought-tolerant and requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Highlights:
- It is commonly known as the hanging lobster claw or false bird of paradise.
- It comes with bright red and yellow hanging flowers.
- This plant is fast growing and reaches up to 4–6 feet.
- This plant is not drought-tolerant and requires regular watering.
- Smaller varieties or potted specimens can be used indoors and outdoors of the house.
- It is ideal for tropical and subtropical regions.
Specifications:
- Product Name: HELICONIA ROSTRATA
- Plant Form: Rhizome
- Type: Bushes & Shrubs
- Common Name: Hanging Lobster Claw, False Bird of Paradise
- Height: 4 – 6 feet (can grow taller in ideal conditions)
- Temperature Range: 20–35°C (68–95°F); not frost tolerant
- Bloom Season: Spring to summer (varies by climate)
- Growth Habit: Clumping, grows from rhizomes
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