Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
gardens, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
HELICONIA bihai
Common Name
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
In Hindi
हेलीओट्रोप
Firebird
In German
Heliotrop
Firebird
In French
héliotrope
Oiseau de feu
In Spanish
heliotropo
Firebird
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
Firebird
In Portuguese
heliotrópio
Firebird
In Polish
heliotrop
Firebird
In Latin
Heliotrope
Oedipus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Boraginaceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Heliotropium
Heliconia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Heliotropioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Heliotrope and Red Palulu
Season and care of Heliotrope and Red Palulu is important to know. While considering everything about Heliotrope and Red Palulu Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliotrope season is Summer and Fall and Red Palulu season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand and for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliotrope and Red Palulu Physical Information
Heliotrope and Red Palulu physical information is very important for comparison. Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Heliotrope and Red Palulu are as follows:
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Heliotrope and Red Palulu
Care of Heliotrope and Red Palulu include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliotrope pruning is done 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 Heliotrope 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.