HELICONIA BIHAI L. - LOBSTER CLAW.
Common name
Lobster claw, plantano bravo, plantano cimarron, bananier marron, basiler.
Family Heliconiaceae.
Height
5 to 16 feet.
Inflorescence
7-12; red over most of the bract, green tip with (pale) yellow line beneath and on distal keel.
Hardiness
USDA zone 9 B - 11.
Propagation
Rhizome.
Culture
Full sun / partial shade, well drained soil. Optimum temperature range 60° - 85° F.
Can also be grown in a very large container or in the greenhouse. Also beautiful as a cut flower; it will last 3
(three) weeks in water.
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