Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Coniferous Tree
Heliconiaceae
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
organic fertlizers
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
Heliconia
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Heliconia
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Heliconia
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
Heliconia
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
Heliconia
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Heliconia
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Heliconia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Pinales
Zingiberales
Family
Pinaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Heliconia
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shortleaf Pine and Heliconia Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Heliconia are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Heliconia
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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.