Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 20 feet |
Plant Spread: | Clump forming, 3 to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Holds up well in floral arrangements. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Small yellow flowers emerge from claw-shaped bracts 2 to 3 feet long. Floral bracts are brilliant red to pink, edged in yellow and green. Unlike other Heliconias with an upright inflorescence, the infloresence of H. rostrata is pendent (downward.) |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Other: May flower year-round if conditions permit. |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: National Flower of Bolivia |