Heliconia Rostrata Live Rhizome
Heliconia Rostrata Live Rhizome | Hanging Lobster Claw | Tropical Flowering Plant | Exotic Garden Favorite | Easy to Grow
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Back to buying optionsHeliconia Rostrata Live Rhizome | Hanging Lobster Claw | Tropical Flowering Plant | Exotic Garden Favorite | Easy to Grow
Bring a bold tropical look to your garden with this live Heliconia Rostrata rhizome, also known as Hanging Lobster Claw. This exotic flowering plant is admired for its spectacular cascading red and yellow bracts that create a dramatic display in tropical landscapes and large patio containers. With lush banana-like foliage and striking blooms, Heliconia Rostrata is a favorite for creating a tropical oasis and attracting hummingbirds. This healthy live rhizome is ready for planting and will develop into a vigorous, clump-forming plant under the right conditions. You will receive a rhizome similar in size and quality to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Heliconia Rostrata rhizome
✔️ Healthy planting rhizome
✔️ Ready for planting
✔️ Strong, viable rhizome
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Hanging Lobster Claw
Botanical Name: Heliconia rostrata
Plant Type: Tropical flowering perennial
Growth Stage: Rhizome
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 4–8 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 10–12
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant the rhizome in fertile, well-draining soil and provide regular watering during the growing season. In cooler climates, grow Heliconia in a large container so it can be protected from frost.
