Heliconia

Eastern Redbud

About Heliconia and Eastern Redbud

Heliconia

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Latin America and the Caribbean

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Heliconiaceae

Cercis

Number of Varieties

19425

0 40000

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Habitat

Humid climates, Warmer regions

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-153-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

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

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Micropropagation

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

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, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

Fertilize every two months

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Salt

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Insects

Birds

Allergy

Toxic

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Healing

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Root, Seeds

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Florist trade and landscaping

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

Heliconia

Eastern Redbud

In German

Heliconia

OstRedbud

In French

Heliconia

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Heliconia

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Heliconia

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Heliconia

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Heliconia

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Heliconia

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Zingiberales

Fabales

Family

Heliconiaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Heliconia

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

19810

1 27800

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Properties of Heliconia and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Heliconia and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Heliconia and Eastern Redbud. Heliconia doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Heliconia does not have fragrant flowers. Heliconia has allergic reactions like Toxic and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Heliconia and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Heliconia and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Heliconia and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Heliconia and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Heliconia and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Heliconia and Eastern Redbud

Care of Heliconia and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.