Description: 3 HELICONIA ROSTRATA HANGING LOBSTER LIVE RHIZOME EXOTIC TROPICAL PLANT CUTTING ROOTS FREE SHIPPING Scientific name: Heliconia rostrataPronunciation: hel-lick-KOE-nee-uh ros-STRAY-tuhCommon name(s): lobster claw, false bird of paradiseFamily: HeliconiaceaePlant type: herbaceousUSDA hardiness zones: 10B through 11 (Figure 3)Planting month for zone 10 and 11: year roundOrigin: not native to North AmericaInvasive potential: not known to be invasiveUses: cut flowers; suitable for growing indoorsAvailability: somewhat available, may have to go out of the region to find the plant Heliconia rostrata, commonly known as the hanging lobster claw or false bird of paradise, is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It belongs to the family Heliconiaceae and is renowned for its striking inflorescence, which resembles a lobster claw or a bird of paradise flower.The plant typically grows in clumps with tall, erect stems reaching heights of up to 15 feet (4.5 meters). The leaves are large, paddle-shaped, and arranged alternately along the stem. The real showstopper, however, is the inflorescence, which emerges from bracts at the end of the stem. The bracts are typically bright red or orange, sometimes with hints of yellow or green, and they curve downward like a lobster claw or a bird of paradise flower. The true flowers are small and inconspicuous, nestled within the colorful bracts.Heliconia rostrata is often cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide due to its striking appearance. It requires a warm, humid climate and well-draining soil to thrive.
Price: 15.99 USD
Location: Ridigama
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Country/Region of Manufacture: Sri Lanka
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