Heliconia caribaea (Lobster Claw)
Botanical name: Heliconia caribaea
Common names: Lobster Claw, Parrot Beak
Family: Heliconiaceae
Origin: Puerto Rico, Columbia, Central America, Caribbean










Heliconia caribea is one of the largest heliconias found commonly in the trade. If in reasonable conditions, it blooms all year. Many clones are available in a variety of flower colors.
Watering Needs: Moist, well drained soil.
Propagation: Clump division, or rhizome.
One of the most impressive hybrids Heliconia Caribaea x bihai Jacquini is the harder to get large growing variety. It has eyecatching bright red/orange bracts which have a thick golden border. Jacquinii is a natural hybrid that blooms prolifically in summer and autumn with spectacular huge upright bracts. A large, erect plant habit, with big broad tropical leaves. The bihais are quite tolerant of cooler conditions. Height growth varies 5-7 ft depending on the warmth of your climate. Grows well in partial shade to full sun.
Similar plants: Heliconia caribaea (Lobster Claw)
- Heliconia angusta (Christmas Heliconia)
- Heliconia angusta 'Christmas Holiday' (Christmas Holiday Heliconia)
- Heliconia aurantiaca (Golden Dwarf Heliconia)
- Heliconia bihai (Macaw Flower)
- Heliconia collinsiana (Hanging Heliconia)
- Heliconia hirsuta (Heliconia Costa Flores)
- Heliconia latispatha (Expanded Lobsterclaw)
- Heliconia orthotricha (Heliconia)
- Heliconia psittacorum (Parrot's heliconia)
- Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw)