Helicteres guazumifolia (Helicteres)

Helicteres guazumifolia (Helicteres) red flower hanging downward next to serrated green leaves on a stem.

Botanical name: Helicteres guazumifolia

Common name: Helicteres

Subfamily: Helicteroideae

Origin: Central America

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant form: Small tree

Mature height: 10-20 ft

Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade

Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.

Watering: Moderate

Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous

Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Helicteres guazumifolia (Helicteres) red flowers hang downwards from stems among textured green foliage.

Helicteres guazumifolia (Helicteres) red tubular flower hanging next to serrated green leaves on stem.

Helicteres guazumifolia red flower with narrow petals on a green leafy stem

Helicteres guazumifolia with oval green leaves attached to slender woody plant stems.

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