Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Central Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Licorice Plant
In Hindi
Heliconia
मुलैठी
In German
Heliconia
Lakritze
In French
Heliconia
réglisse
In Spanish
Heliconia
regaliz
In Greek
Heliconia
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
Heliconia
alcaçuz
In Polish
Heliconia
lukrecja
In Latin
Heliconia
liquorice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fabales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Heliconia
Glycyrrhiza
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Galegeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Heliconia and Liquorice
Season and care of Heliconia and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Liquorice season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Liquorice Physical Information
Heliconia and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Liquorice are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Heliconia and Liquorice
Care of Heliconia and Liquorice 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 Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.