Heliconia Rostrata (Bulbs) use_ill commonly called 'Japanese lantern '

commonly called 'Japanese lantern '

once a week during the growing season

The leaves will start to turn yellow and brown and eventually dry up

containers

It is difficult to see the shape of the ribbed stem

Heliconia Rostrata (Bulbs) use_ill commonly called 'Japanese lantern 'Hanging Lobster Claw Family Heliconiaceae Origin South Africa Description Heliconia Rostrata (Hanging Lobster Claw) is a large, decorative species that is highly cultivated. Its long, leathery, dark green leaves measure up to 4 ft. (120 cm) and are attached to the rhizomatous rootstock. In spring and summer, the plant produces showy flower clusters on 3 5 ft. stems (90 150 cm). These clusters are made up of bright red bracts, each with yellow and