Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Crested Iris
In Hindi
Heliconia
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Heliconia
Crested Iris
In French
Heliconia
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Heliconia
Crested Iris
In Greek
Heliconia
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Crested Iris
In Polish
Heliconia
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Heliconia
iubatum Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Heliconia and Crested Iris
Season and care of Heliconia and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Crested Iris Physical Information
Heliconia and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Crested Iris are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Heliconia and Crested Iris
Care of Heliconia and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.