Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
gardens, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
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
Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., 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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
HELICONIA bihai
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
In Hindi
Heliconia
Firebird
In German
Heliconia
Firebird
In French
Heliconia
Oiseau de feu
In Spanish
Heliconia
Firebird
In Greek
Heliconia
Firebird
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Firebird
In Polish
Heliconia
Firebird
In Latin
Heliconia
Oedipus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Zingiberales
Zingiberales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Heliconia
Heliconia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Heliconia and Red Palulu
Season and care of Heliconia and Red Palulu is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Red Palulu Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Red Palulu Physical Information
Heliconia and Red Palulu physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Heliconia and Red Palulu are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Heliconia and Red Palulu
Care of Heliconia and Red Palulu 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 Palulu 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 Red Palulu needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.