Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Heliconiaceae
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
ACER negundo
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
Heliconia
Boxelder tree
In German
Heliconia
Boxelder Baum
In French
Heliconia
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Heliconia
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Heliconia
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Heliconia
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Heliconia
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Heliconia
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Heliconia and Boxelder
Season and care of Heliconia and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxelder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Boxelder Physical Information
Heliconia and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Boxelder are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Heliconia and Boxelder
Care of Heliconia and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.