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Fire Bird Plant
Heliconia stricta
A vibrant tropical perennial with iconic lobster-claw blooms and lush foliage.
- Plant Type
- House Plants & Tropicals
- Width
- 6-7 Ft.
- Height
- 6-8 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 3
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Create design onlineAbout Fire Bird Plant
Heliconia stricta is an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial known for its striking, upright inflorescences that resemble lobster claws. Native to tropical South America, it forms dense, erect tufts of large, banana-like leaves with prominent midribs. This fast-growing species thrives in moist, fertile, slightly acidic soils under full sun to partial shade. Its spectacular red and orange bracts make it a prized ornamental for tropical landscapes, providing year-round architectural interest.