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Hanging Lobster Claw

Heliconia Rostrata

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Overview

The Heliconia rostrata, or Hanging Lobster Claw, is a tropical perennial famous for its vibrant, claw-like inflorescences. This eye-catching plant reaches up to 3-5 feet tall, with each flower around 12-30 inches long. Thriving in zones 9b-11, it prefers partial shade and well-draining soil. Generous watering and high humidity replicate its native rainforest environment, ensuring a lush display for any exotic landscape centerpiece.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 10–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Subtropical
Hanging Lobster Claw (Heliconia Rostrata) — hence its common name.<br><br>When integrated into a landscape; the distinctive bracts present a vivid, image 94

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature height
10–15 Ft.
Mature width
10–15 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Heliconiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Hanging Lobster Claw (Heliconia Rostrata) — lance-shaped leaves that can grow to a length of 2 to 3 feet; ensuring a lush display for any exotic, image 125
Hanging Lobster Claw (Heliconia Rostrata) — Thriving in zones 9b-11, it prefers partial shade and well-draining soil; the distinctive bracts, image 86
Hanging Lobster Claw (Heliconia Rostrata) — the distinctive bracts present a vivid red to orange hue with occasional hints of yellow and green; especially in
Hanging Lobster Claw (Heliconia Rostrata) — Generous watering and high humidity replicate its native rainforest environment; especially in regions that
Hanging Lobster Claw (Heliconia Rostrata) — pendulous inflorescences that resemble the claws of a lobster; ensuring a lush display for any exotic, image 93
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