Helicia petiolaris (Helicia)

Helicia petiolaris (Helicia) white flower close up on a woody stem with green leaves background.
Helicia petiolaris (Helicia) white flower with long slender petals emerging from a textured woody branch.

Botanical name: Helicia petiolaris

Common name: Helicia

Family: Proteaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing


Helicia petiolaris (Helicia) with long lime green flowers and oval green leaves on a branch.
Helicia petiolaris (Helicia) hanging lime green flower spikes dangling from woody branches with oval green leaves.
Helicia petiolaris (Helicia) round green fruit cluster in a close up view on a tree
Helicia petiolaris (Helicia) round green fruit clustered together hanging from a branch in the light
Helicia petiolaris (Helicia) round grey fruit clusters hang from a woody branch with green leaves
Helicia petiolaris (Helicia) clusters of round grey fruit hang from a thin woody branch among leaves
Helicia petiolaris (Helicia) white flower close up on a branch with long thin curled styles
Helicia petiolaris (Helicia) white flower spike with curled styles extending from the central green stem


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