Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw)
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) with downward curving red and yellow flower bracts in black container
Heliconia rostrata
Botanical names: Heliconia rostrata, Bihai rostrata
Common names: Lobster Claw, Parrot's beak
Family: Heliconiaceae
Origin: Central America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Cold tolerance: 30°F
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerance: HighHeliconia 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.
Similar plants: Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw)
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- Heliconia collinsiana (Hanging Heliconia)
- Heliconia psittacorum (Parrot's heliconia)
- Heliconia angusta (Christmas Heliconia)
- Heliconia angusta 'Christmas Holiday' (Christmas Holiday Heliconia)
- Heliconia aurantiaca (Golden Dwarf Heliconia)
- Heliconia caribaea (Lobster Claw)
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- Heliconia latispatha (Expanded Lobsterclaw)
Heliconia rostrata hanging flower with red yellow bracts nested within green leaves
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) with red and yellow flower hanging downward from the thick stem
Heliconia rostrata hanging flower with red bracts and yellow tips amid foliage.
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) with downward hanging red and yellow bracts among large green leaves.
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) with long, arching stems and drooping clusters of vibrant, colorful petals.
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) drooping red and yellow flower clusters dangling from stems with lush leaves
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) with dangling red and yellow flower clusters among thick green foliage
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) hanging red and yellow flower with pointed bracts and green foliage.
Heliconia rostrata hanging flower bunches among long green leaves and dense fern foliage.
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) with many long, pendulous red and yellow flower stems hanging downward.
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) red and yellow flower hanging downward among wide green leaves and stems
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) long hanging flower spikes with red and yellow segments among leaves.
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) hanging flower with thick red and yellow bracts and green foliage
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) drooping red and yellow flower bracts surrounded by large green foliage.
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw) pendulous red and yellow flower clusters hanging among the green leaves
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