Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
  
Latin America and the Caribbean
  
Types
Alba, Dallas Red, Miss Huff, New Gold
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Forest edges, Grassland, riparian zones, secondary forest
  
Humid climates, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Hot Pink, Coral
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize every two months
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bugs, Butterflies, pollinators
  
Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation, Toxic, Vomiting
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Pain killer, Swelling, Ulcers
  
Healing
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Root, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Paper pulp, Traditional medicine
  
Florist trade and landscaping
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LANTANA camara 'Miss Huff'
  
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
  
Common Name
Lantana, Miss Huff Lantana
  
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
  
In Hindi
lantana
  
Heliconia
  
In German
Wandelröschen
  
Heliconia
  
In French
Lantana camara
  
Heliconia
  
In Spanish
Lantana camara
  
Heliconia
  
In Greek
Lantana camara
  
Heliconia
  
In Portuguese
Lantana camara
  
Heliconia
  
In Polish
Lantana pospolita
  
Heliconia
  
In Latin
lantana camara
  
Heliconia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Verbenaceae
  
Heliconiaceae
  
Genus
Lantana
  
Heliconia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Miss Huff Lantana and Heliconia
Season and care of Miss Huff Lantana and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Miss Huff Lantana and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miss Huff Lantana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Miss Huff Lantana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Miss Huff Lantana is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Miss Huff Lantana and Heliconia Physical Information
Miss Huff Lantana and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Miss Huff Lantana height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Miss Huff Lantana and Heliconia are as follows:
Miss Huff Lantana flower color: Yellow, Hot Pink and Coral
Miss Huff Lantana leaf color: Dark Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Miss Huff Lantana and Heliconia
Care of Miss Huff Lantana and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miss Huff Lantana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Miss Huff Lantana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.