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Hanging Lobster Claw

Heliconia rostrata, Heliconiaceae

Zones
10a–13b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Scarlet Star BromeliadGuzmania lingulata
Pollinator SharingShade Provision
Staghorn FernPlatycerium bifurcatum
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Purple Moor GrassMolinia caerulea
Wind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

CalatheaCalathea ornata

Large heliconia can dominate space and light needed by smaller calathea plants

CaladiumCaladium bicolor

Large heliconia leaves create too much shade for light-loving caladium plants

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Hanging Lobster Claw grow in?

Hanging Lobster Claw grows in USDA hardiness zones 10a through 13b.

What are good companion plants for Hanging Lobster Claw?

Good companions for Hanging Lobster Claw include Scarlet Star Bromeliad, Staghorn Fern, Purple Moor Grass.

Design guilds with Hanging Lobster Claw and see companion relationships visually.

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