Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Pastures
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HELICONIA bihai
ERYSIMUM linifolium
Common Name
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
Wallflower
In Hindi
Firebird
wallflower
In German
Firebird
Goldlack
In French
Oiseau de feu
giroflée and ravenelle
In Spanish
Firebird
Alhelí
In Greek
Firebird
Μη χορεύων θεατής χορού
In Portuguese
Firebird
goivo-amarelo
In Latin
Oedipus
Wallflower
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Brassicales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Palulu and Wallflower
Season and care of Red Palulu and Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Red Palulu and Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand and for Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Palulu and Wallflower Physical Information
Red Palulu and Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Palulu and Wallflower are as follows:
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Red Palulu and Wallflower
Care of Red Palulu and Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Palulu pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Palulu needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.