Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Pastures
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HELICONIA bihai
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Firebird
Tritoma
In German
Firebird
Tritoma
In French
Oiseau de feu
Tritoma
In Spanish
Firebird
tritoma
In Greek
Firebird
tritoma
In Portuguese
Firebird
Tritoma
In Polish
Firebird
Tritoma
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Heliconia
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Palulu and Tritoma
Season and care of Red Palulu and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Red Palulu and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Palulu and Tritoma Physical Information
Red Palulu and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Red Palulu and Tritoma are as follows:
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Red Palulu and Tritoma
Care of Red Palulu and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Palulu pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.