Heliconia bihai (Macaw Flower)
Heliconia bihai (Macaw Flower) showing elongated green bracts with sharp points against a textured curtain.
Botanical names: Heliconia bihai, Bihai bihai, Heliconia humilis
Common name: Macaw Flower
Family: Heliconiaceae
Origin: Central America, Caribbean
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsHeliconia bihai cv.Emerald Forest has a striking solid green flower which is great for exotic flower arrangements, especially when combined with white flowers. The plant is vigorous, erect and clumping, from 6-8 feet tall. Can grow in partial shade to full sun. Blooms from March through July.
Similar plants: Heliconia bihai (Macaw Flower)
- Heliconia bihai x marginata Rauliniana 'Rauliniana' (Heliconia Paradise)
- Heliconia collinsiana (Hanging Heliconia)
- Heliconia psittacorum (Parrot's heliconia)
- Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw)
- Heliconia angusta (Christmas Heliconia)
- Heliconia angusta 'Christmas Holiday' (Christmas Holiday Heliconia)
- Heliconia aurantiaca (Golden Dwarf Heliconia)
- Heliconia caribaea (Lobster Claw)
- Heliconia hirsuta (Heliconia Costa Flores)
- Heliconia latispatha (Expanded Lobsterclaw)
Heliconia bihai (Macaw Flower) with colorful petals nestled among large green leaves on stems
Heliconia bihai (Macaw Flower) with pointed yellow and orange bracts among tall green stems.
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