TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Heliconia rostrata, Bihai rostrata
Lobster Claw, Parrot's beakFamily: Heliconiaceae
Origin: Central America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Heliconia rostrata is one of the most recognized and widely grown species, and one of the most beautiful. The inflorescence it produces is one of the most colorful you will ever encounter. It is pendent, the bracts are red with greenish yellow edges. The flowers last a long time and make an excellent cut flower. It is an easy grower in tropical areas but some room is required because the stalks can reach 7 feet in height. Bright shade is ideal with good moisture in the air and in the soil, but no soggy soils. Heliconias are also heavy feeders. Sheltered areas are better because strong winds can shred the leaves pretty bad. Can be grown in large pots.
See Thai Heliconia - varieties Gallery.
Similar plants:
- Heliconia bihai, Bihai bihai, Heliconia humilis (Macaw Flower)
- Heliconia collinsiana, Bihai collinsiana (Hanging Heliconia, Platanillo)
- Heliconia psittacorum, Bihai psittacorum (Parrot's heliconia, Heliconia, Parakeet Flower)
- Heliconia angusta (Christmas Heliconia)
- Heliconia angusta Christmas Holiday, Heliconia vaginalis (Christmas Holiday)
- Heliconia aurantiaca (Golden Dwarf Heliconia, Yellow Heliconia)
- Heliconia caribaea (Lobster Claw, Parrot Beak)
- Heliconia hirsuta (Heliconia Costa Flores)
- Heliconia latispatha (Expanded Lobsterclaw)
- Heliconia orthotricha (Heliconia, Lobster claw)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/heliconia_rostrata.htm
Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak. One of the most recognized and widely grown species, and one of the most beautiful. The inflorescence it produces is one of the most colorful you will ever encounter. The flowers last a long time and make an excellent cut flower. It is an easy grower in tropical areas but some room is required because the stalks can reach 7 feet in height. It can withstand temperatures in the high 20s. Can be grown in large pots
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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SUNSHINE Robusta (NPK 2-1-3) - Vegetative Vigor Booster for every watering. Formulated especially for vegetative stage of plant development. Can be used for a quick build-up of vegetative growth, for establishing and recovering damaged plants that lost many leaves. This is an eco-friendly nutrition booster that can be used for edibles and organic gardens. Can be used for daily feeding with every watering. Scientifically-balanced stable formula is organic Amino-acid based and has NO EDTA chelators to eliminate nutrients lockup; it does not affect crop taste. Organic Amino acids greatly enhance stability of all Sunshine boosters and provide excellent absorption of trace elements. Pollinating insects friendly.This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot
In stock
$39.95