Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Pastures
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HELICONIA bihai
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Firebird
red alder
In German
Firebird
rot-Erle
In French
Oiseau de feu
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Firebird
aliso rojo
In Greek
Firebird
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Firebird
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Firebird
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Oedipus
red alnus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Fagales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Palulu and Red Alder
Season and care of Red Palulu and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Red Palulu and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Palulu and Red Alder Physical Information
Red Palulu and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Palulu and Red Alder are as follows:
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Palulu and Red Alder
Care of Red Palulu and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Palulu pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Palulu needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.