Lobster claw plant

Sherman Library & Gardens on Instagram: “Do you like bold, tropical plants? Then you must love Heliconia or more commonly called lobster claw. The large, brightly hued ‘claw’ is…”

Not only is it mango season in Nicaragua, but our lobster claw plants (Heliconia Pendula) are in full bloom. They are right outside our front door and make me happy every time I see them. I hope th…

Grows 3.5-5.4m high Full sun to 30% shade Prefers well-drained rich soil Flowers late summer, dark red over most of the cheek with a yellow base and green lip

Over 25 fun facts about the Lobster Claws Plant, 10 fun facts for kids, about where it grows, what makes it special, how its used, and more!

Also known as Hanging Lobster Claw or False Bird of Paradise, Vulcán, Panama In a tropical paradise climate like Panama has, it is so hard to decide what is a native plant, since so many plants from other parts of the world might thrive. I knew this plant is native to tropical America, but apparently it is native to Colombia and south. Still a beaut.

The lobster claw plant, officially Heliconia rostrata, is an amazing tropical plant that has bright red bracts, modified leaves, in the shape of lobster

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