Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Fuchsia
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
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Spanish Shawl
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Heterocentron
Heliconia
In German
Heterocentron
Heliconia
In French
Heterocentron
Heliconia
In Spanish
Heterocentron
Heliconia
In Greek
Heterocentron
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Heterocentron
Heliconia
In Polish
Heterocentron
Heliconia
In Latin
Heterocentron
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Zingiberales
Family
Melastomataceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Heterocentron
Heliconia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Heliconia
Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Shawl and Heliconia Physical Information
Spanish Shawl and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Heliconia are as follows:
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Spanish Shawl and Heliconia
Care of Spanish Shawl and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Shawl 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.