Lobster Claw (Heliconia Farinosa) is a perennial herb in the Heliconiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Heliconia farinosa is an evergreen perennial tropical plant resembling a banana plant, growing between 1 and 2.5 meters tall.
Lobster Claw
Heliconia Farinosa
Heliconia farinosa is an evergreen perennial tropical plant resembling a banana plant, growing between 1 and 2.5 meters tall.
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