Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Neomarica gracilis
Heliconiaceae
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Fertilize every two months
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Part of Plant Used
-
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
Walking Iris
Heliconia
In German
Gehen Iris
Heliconia
In French
Iris Marcher
Heliconia
In Spanish
caminar Iris
Heliconia
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
Heliconia
In Polish
Walking Iris
Heliconia
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Liliales
Zingiberales
Family
Iridaceae
Heliconiaceae
Genus
Neomarica
Heliconia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Heliconia
Season and care of Walking Iris and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Walking Iris and Heliconia Physical Information
Walking Iris and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Heliconia are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Walking Iris and Heliconia
Care of Walking Iris and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Walking Iris 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.