Hanging Lobster Claw – Heliconia rostrata Live Rhizome | Exotic Tropical Flower | 1 Rhizome Bulb | Fast Growing

Bring the beauty of the tropics to your garden with a Hanging Lobster Claw (Heliconia rostrata) live rhizome. This spectacular tropical plant is famous for its dramatic cascading red and yellow flower bracts that create an eye-catching display in landscapes, patios, greenhouses, and tropical gardens. Its lush banana-like foliage adds bold texture even when the plant is not in bloom.

This listing includes one healthy live Heliconia rhizome, ready to plant and establish. Once mature, Heliconia rostrata produces stunning hanging flower clusters that attract hummingbirds and create a vibrant tropical atmosphere. Buy multiple rhizomes to create an even more impressive display.

You will receive a healthy rhizome similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:

• ✔️ 1 live Heliconia rostrata rhizome
• ✔️ Healthy planting rhizome
• ✔️ Ready for planting
• ✔️ Exotic tropical flowering plant
• ✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Hanging Lobster Claw
Botanical Name: Heliconia rostrata
Plant Type: Tropical rhizomatous perennial
Growth Stage: Live rhizome
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter
Watering: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 4–8 feet
Mature Width: 3–6 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 10–12
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip

Plant your Heliconia rhizome horizontally in rich, moist, well-draining soil with the growing buds facing upward. Keep the soil consistently moist and provide warm temperatures with high humidity. Feed regularly during the growing season to encourage lush foliage and abundant tropical blooms.