Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) - Video 1
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Botanical names: Heliconia rostrata, Bihai rostrata
Common names: Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak
Family: Heliconiaceae
Origin: Central America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness: 30°F
Heliconia rostrata
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) stands out with its striking pendant inflorescences of bright red and yellow bracts, creating a bold tropical accent in the garden or container.
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) stands out with its striking pendant inflorescences of bright red and yellow bracts, creating a bold tropical accent in the garden or container.
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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
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot