Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Heliconia
Capnoides
In German
Heliconia
Capnoides
In French
Heliconia
capnoides
In Spanish
Heliconia
Capnoides
In Greek
Heliconia
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Capnoides
In Polish
Heliconia
Capnoides
In Latin
Heliconia
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Zingiberales
Agaricales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Heliconia
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Heliconia and Capnoides
Season and care of Heliconia and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Capnoides Physical Information
Heliconia and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Capnoides are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Heliconia and Capnoides
Care of Heliconia and Capnoides 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 Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.