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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