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Heliconia rostrata Lobster Claw Plant Ships Free.
$30.99
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Unusual, odd, eye-catching exotic plants from the tropical rainforest can be yours. Offer includes 2 rhizomes (bulbs) NOT a plant. Start in the garden planting them 5″-6″ deep.
Additional information
Weight
1 lbs
Dimensions
14 × 4 × 4 in
Flowering Season
Summer
Humidity
High
Hardiness
Zone 9-11
# of nodes
3
Fertilizer
Monthly
Heliconia rostrata (Lobster Claw Plant) is a unique plant that is perfect for landscape gardens. It has leathery, banana-like, dark-green leaves and produces striking red and yellow bracts that can attract hummingbirds. It is native to the northwestern region of South America and thrives in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-draining soil that’s slightly acidic.
It is a lovely addition to your collection of landscape plants. Growing them is easy, low maintenance, and easy to care for once established. Allow the soil to dry before watering them, and make sure there is excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
Fertilizing them once a month during their growing season using a slow-released balanced fertilizer will help them boost their growth. The best way to propagate them is via seeds and division. You can grow them in USDA Hardiness Zone 10b-11.
Watch out for spider mites, mealybugs, and snails. Use insecticidal soap or neem oil to kill them.
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Product of Florida, USA, Organic No Pesticides applied. We do NOT ship plastic pots that are harmful to our planet. Your plant will arrive in biodegradable florist wrappings. Unusual, odd, eye-catching exotic plants from the tropical rainforest can be yours. Offer includes 2 rhizomes (bulbs) NOT a plant. Start in the garden planting them 5″-6″ deep. Make sure the ground drains well or they will rot. Do not let them sit in water for more than 1 hr. People who come to your home will be amazed and quite impressed. Florists charge up to $200.00 for these flowers to be added to arrangements. The lobster claw plant will thrive in both full sunlight and in partial shade. These are rainforest plants, so they need heat and humidity. They will not tolerate cold temperatures outdoors, but you can grow them in containers indoors if they get enough sun and are watered often. Outdoors, it will die if there is frost. If the temperature drops to 50 degrees, this can harm the plant, and you will need to bring it inside. Because of its rainforest origins, the soil should be kept moist to duplicate those conditions. It needs to be watered often if you don’t get much rainfall. It is helpful to place a 2″ layer of mulch around the lobster claw plant’s base to help hold moisture in the soil. They are not drought-tolerant. They are also not salt-tolerant, so they should not be planted near the ocean. If this plant doesn’t get enough water, the leaves will turn brown. In the winter, water them with tepid water. Gar-Zen Botanical Designs is located in South Florida and is a Black and Minority women owned business. We do not ship plastic planting pots as they are very dangerous to the environment and only pollute the yards, playgrounds and waterways. We ship in Biodegradable florist grade wrappings.
- Ships free
- Organic no-chem plants
- Grown in the USA
- Customer service is always available.
Shipping Countries: United States (US)
Ready to ship in 1-3 business days
Shipping Policy
Ships Monday-Thursdays
Refund Policy
No refunds, please contact us.
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Healthy and gorgeous
I will definitely use this company again!
Received plant, bonus plant and flower seeds.
Very hood plant.looks wonderful.
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it arrived and they through on a couple treats. My package was delayed a couple extra days and she was packaged so well that it still wasn’t damaged! Will order again.
We’re so grateful for your positive feedback! We’re always working hard to improve our selection of plants, so it’s great to hear that you’re happy with the plants you received.
My plant is thriving and I love it.
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Easy to order, fast delivery and some freebies. Great experience.
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Arrived in very good shape and appears to be adjusting well. Planted free cassia seeds and looking forward to seeing them sprout. Cute little alligator plant included also. Great Florida seller
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Healthy plant
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Excellent customer service, fast shipping and great packaging. Being a vendor here I really appreciate others exceeding expectations. will definitely buy from them again.
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