Hanging Lobster Claw (Heliconia Pogonantha) is a perennial herb in the Heliconiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Heliconia pogonantha is a striking tropical herbaceous perennial known for its large size and pendulous, spiraling inflorescences with bright red bracts.
Hanging Lobster Claw
Heliconia Pogonantha
Heliconia pogonantha is a striking tropical herbaceous perennial known for its large size and pendulous, spiraling inflorescences with bright red bracts.
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