Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Heliconia
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Heliconia
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Heliconia
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Heliconia
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Heliconia
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Heliconia
In Latin
Hedysarum
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Zingiberales
Family
Solanaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Heliconia doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Heliconia has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Heliconia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.