Red Heliconia Live Rhizomes – Set of 2 | Green & Yellow Center Tropical Flower Plants

Bring bold tropical color to your garden or patio with this set of two live Red Heliconia rhizomes. This Heliconia psittacorum hybrid, commonly known as Parrot’s Beak Heliconia, is prized for its striking upright red bracts accented with yellow centers and green tips. Its narrow, banana-like foliage and vibrant exotic flowers make it an eye-catching choice for tropical gardens, borders, patios, and containers. You will receive two healthy, well-rooted starter rhizomes that have been trimmed and cleaned for shipping and are ready to plant. Minor cosmetic blemishes may occur during transit but should not affect healthy growth.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Red Heliconia rhizomes
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted starter rhizomes
✔️ Trimmed and cleaned for safe transport
✔️ Red flowering variety with yellow and green accents
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Parrot’s Beak Heliconia, Red Heliconia
Botanical Name: Heliconia psittacorum hybrid
Plant Type: Tropical flowering rhizomatous perennial
Growth Stage: Well-rooted starter rhizomes
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, loamy, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil
Watering: Regular; keep consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: Approximately 3–6 feet depending on growing conditions
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming, and rhizomatous
Foliage: Narrow, green, banana-like leaves
Flower Color: Red with yellow centers and green tips
Flower Form: Upright, slender, parrot-beak-like bracts
Fragrance: Not typically fragrant
Bloom Season: Warm season under favorable conditions
Humidity: Prefers warm, humid conditions with good air circulation
Garden Use: Tropical beds, borders, patios, and container gardens
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Red Heliconia rhizomes promptly after arrival in rich, well-draining soil and water thoroughly. Maintain consistent moisture during establishment without allowing the soil to become soggy. Provide plenty of warmth, humidity, and bright light for vigorous growth and flowering. Allow adequate space for the rhizomes to multiply and form ornamental clumps. In cooler climates, container growing makes it easier to move the plants indoors and protect them from frost during winter.