Heleconia

This tropical plant grows vigorously in the heat of South Florida, but it does require moist soil. What look like exotic blooms are actually colorful bracts, which are prized in the floral industry for their long-lasting nature.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Heliconias Impart a Tropical Look

UF/IFAS Publications

• Heliconia
• Heliconia caribaea Caribbaean heliconia, Wild Plantain
• Heliconia rostrata Lobster Claw
• Heliconias: Much More Than Just Parrots and Lobster Claws (PDF)

Other Sites

• Heleconia Society International
• Heleconia--National Tropical Botanical Garden
• Plant of the Week: Heliconia--University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service