2021年6月14日 · Heliconia lobster claw is also called parrot flower and has inconsequential tiny flowers covered by the showy bracts. It is native to Central to South America and is hardy in the United States in USDA plant growing zones 10 to 13.

2022年5月12日 · Heliconia rostrata bracts are pendulous, meaning they dangle in a chain-like fashion as they grow downwards, and they are what give this exceptional tropical beauty the apropos nickname of hanging lobster claw.

One called Lobster Claw (pictured below), with its unique claw-like flowers, can grow 6 feet tall, and other types as much as 15 feet. Partial shade is best...but not dark dense shade. And heliconias need regular attention - food and water - to look their best and perform well.

2019年10月13日 · Heliconias, also called Lobster Claw plants are stunning tropical plants with brightly colored flowers. Here are my tips for growing these beautiful plants.

The lobster claw plant, officially Heliconia rostrata, is an amazing tropical plant that has bright red bracts, modified leaves, in the shape of lobster claws. It grows small flowers, but those are rarely noticed next to the brightly colored leaves.

2023年7月19日 · Heliconia, scientifically known as Heliconia spp., is a stunning tropical plant that belongs to the family Heliconiaceae. With its vibrant colors and unique appearance, it is often referred to as the “lobster claw” or “parrot’s beak” due to the shape of its flowers.

Commonly known as the “Hanging Lobster Claw” is very popular because of its colorful, unusual inflorescences. This plant produces large, pendulous, bright red blooms in dazzlingly yellow bracts that can reach lengths of three feet.