Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less 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, 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
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
Heliconia
Leucojum
In German
Heliconia
Leucojum
In French
Heliconia
Leucojum
In Spanish
Heliconia
Leucojum
In Greek
Heliconia
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Leucojum
In Polish
Heliconia
Leucojum
In Latin
Heliconia
Leucojum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Heliconia and Leucojum
Season and care of Heliconia and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Leucojum Physical Information
Heliconia and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Heliconia and Leucojum are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Heliconia and Leucojum
Care of Heliconia and Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.