Lobster Claw (Heliconia Wagneriana) 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 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Heliconia wagneriana is a tropical herbaceous shrub known for its striking red and yellow bracts resembling lobster claws.
Lobster Claw
Heliconia Wagneriana
Heliconia wagneriana is a tropical herbaceous shrub known for its striking red and yellow bracts resembling lobster claws.
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