Heliconia (Mini Orange Dwarf) - Heliconia sp.
Rs. 550.00
Rs. 1,010.00
Heliconia (Mini Orange Dwarf) - Heliconia sp.
Heliconia (Mini Orange Dwarf) - Heliconia sp.
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About Heliconia (Mini Orange Dwarf)
This dwarf Heliconia, sometimes called Hanging Lobster Claw or False Bird of Paradise, is a perennial tropical plant in the banana family, grown for its exotic orange bracts. It stays compact compared to larger Heliconia varieties, reaching 2-4 metres with a 1-2 metre spread.
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Best in full sunlight; in hot, dry areas partial shade also works.
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content.
- Water: Tropical plant - needs ample, consistent water and humidity.
Planting & Placement
Grows well outdoors in a shaded to semi-shaded spot with warmth and humidity, and is known to attract birds to the garden.
Care
- Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once a month.
- Pruning: Each upright shoot flowers only once - remove it after flowering is over. Occasional leaf thinning helps flowers show through the foliage.
Flowering
Flowers in flushes throughout the year, with striking orange bracts.
This listing ships a young nursery plant. Growth and bloom timing vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Needs ample, consistent water - keep evenly moist
- Light: Full sun ideal; partial shade in hot, dry areas
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic content
- Fertilizer: Organic fertilizer once a month
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
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FAQs
FAQs
How big does it grow?
This dwarf variety stays compact, reaching about 2-4 metres in height with a 1-2 metre spread.
Does it flower more than once per shoot?
No - each upright shoot flowers only once, then can be removed once flowering finishes; new shoots keep the clump flowering.
Does it attract wildlife?
Yes, Heliconia is known to attract birds to the garden.
How much water does it need?
Being tropical, it needs ample, consistent water and appreciates humidity.
