Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Loam
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
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Beetles
Allergy
Toxic
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
Heliconia
Moonflower
In German
Heliconia
Monet
In French
Heliconia
Monet
In Spanish
Heliconia
Monet
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Monet
In Polish
Heliconia
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Heliconia and Moonflower
Season and care of Heliconia and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Heliconia and Moonflower Physical Information
Heliconia and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Heliconia and Moonflower are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Heliconia and Moonflower
Care of Heliconia and Moonflower 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 Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.