Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
-
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
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
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
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
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Heliconia
pinkroot
In German
Heliconia
Spigelia
In French
Heliconia
Spigelia
In Spanish
Heliconia
Spigelia
In Greek
Heliconia
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Spigelia
In Polish
Heliconia
Spigelia
In Latin
Heliconia
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Gentianales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Heliconia and Pinkroot
Season and care of Heliconia and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Pinkroot Physical Information
Heliconia and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Pinkroot are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Heliconia and Pinkroot
Care of Heliconia and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.