Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
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
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Clematis
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Clematis
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
Heliconia
In German
Klematis
Heliconia
In French
Clématite
Heliconia
In Spanish
Clemátide
Heliconia
In Greek
κληματιτής
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Clematite
Heliconia
In Polish
Clematis
Heliconia
In Latin
Clematis
Heliconia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Zingiberales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anemoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Properties of Clematis and Heliconia
Wondering what are the properties of Clematis and Heliconia? We provide you with everything About Clematis and Heliconia. Clematis doesn't have thorns and Heliconia doesn't have thorns. Also Clematis does not have fragrant flowers. Clematis has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract and Heliconia has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract. 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 Clematis and Heliconia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clematis and Heliconia
Season and care of Clematis and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Heliconia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clematis and Heliconia Physical Information
Clematis and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Heliconia are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Clematis and Heliconia
Care of Clematis and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clematis 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.