Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Heliconiaceae
Common Fig, Ficus carica
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Cropland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, 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
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, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
FICUS carica
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Fig
In German
Heliconia
Feige
In French
Heliconia
figue
In Spanish
Heliconia
higo
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Figura
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Heliconia and Fig
Season and care of Heliconia and Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Heliconia and Fig Physical Information
Heliconia and Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Fig are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Fig flower color: Green
- Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Heliconia and Fig
Care of Heliconia and Fig 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 Fig 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 Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.