Heliconia rostrata Live Rhizome | Hanging Lobster Claw | Exotic Tropical Flower Plant | Parrot's Beak

Bring bold tropical beauty to your landscape with a Heliconia rostrata live rhizome, a greenhouse-grown tropical flowering plant admired for its spectacular cascading red and yellow flower bracts. Commonly known as the Hanging Lobster Claw or Parrot's Beak, Heliconia rostrata creates a dramatic focal point in tropical gardens, patios, conservatories, and large containers.

This fast-growing tropical perennial thrives in warm, humid conditions with rich, well-draining soil and regular moisture. Once established, mature plants produce long, pendulous flower clusters that are prized in tropical landscapes and cut flower arrangements. Its lush banana-like foliage provides year-round ornamental appeal in frost-free climates.

You will receive one healthy Heliconia rostrata live rhizome, carefully packaged for safe arrival and ready for planting.

🌿 What's Included

• 1 Heliconia rostrata Live Rhizome
• Healthy live rhizome
• Ready for planting
• Carefully packaged for shipping

✨ Features

• Exotic tropical flowering plant
• Spectacular hanging red and yellow flower bracts
• Large lush banana-like foliage
• Fast-growing perennial
• Excellent landscape focal point
• Beautiful cut flower variety
• Perfect for tropical gardens and containers
• Thrives in warm, humid climates
• Long-lasting ornamental blooms
• Carefully selected healthy rhizome

🌱 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Heliconia rostrata
• Common Name: Hanging Lobster Claw, Parrot's Beak
• Plant Type: Live rhizome
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Growing Media: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Humidity: High humidity preferred
• USDA Hardiness: Zones 10–12
• Mature Size: Approximately 4–8 feet tall and 3–6 feet wide

🌼 Perfect For

• Tropical Gardens
• Patio Containers
• Conservatories
• Poolside Landscapes
• Exotic Plant Collections
• Cut Flower Gardens
• Greenhouses
• Gifts for Tropical Plant Lovers