Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Heliconia
Eulalia
In German
Heliconia
Eulalia
In French
Heliconia
Eulalia
In Spanish
Heliconia
Eulalia
In Greek
Heliconia
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Eulalia
In Polish
Heliconia
Eulalia
In Latin
Heliconia
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Heliconia and Eulalia
Season and care of Heliconia and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Eulalia Physical Information
Heliconia and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Eulalia are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Heliconia and Eulalia
Care of Heliconia and Eulalia 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 Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.