Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Heliconiaceae
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
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
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Average
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
-
Allergy
Toxic
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Heliconia
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Heliconia
Red Maple Tree
In French
Heliconia
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Heliconia
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Heliconia
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Heliconia
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Heliconia
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Heliconia and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Heliconia and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Heliconia and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Heliconia and Red Maple Tree
Care of Heliconia and Red Maple Tree 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 Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.