Heliconia Rostrata 'Inflorescence'

I call these Giant Crab Claw Haleconia.. not in encyclopedia thou 🤔...

#heliconia

Parrots Beak heliconia which usually produces vast amounts of pendulous flowers up to 0.5 meters long. Best in protected spots with a little bit of shade. Fertilise regularly during growth season and keep well mulched. Typical height: 2 to 2.5m Climate: Prefers tropical or subtropical climates. Light conditions:  Part shade Growth habit: Open clumping, slightly weeping stems Growing conditions: Moist well drained soil, rich in organic matter Flowers: Summer / Autumn  

Heliconia rostrata - also known as the False Bird of Paradise.

Thanks @quinnedy 🤗 these guys are 3m +

If you are ever up Qld way.. Check out the Buderim Ginger Factory. https://www.gingerfactory.com.au/ .. An amazing experience.

The flowers (beaks) can be up to .5 of a metre each. Some of the heliconia at the Ginger Factory are well over 5 metres high. Amazing plant.

Yes.. I've been to the Buderim Ginger Factory 😁 these beaks are a good 0.5 m .. the plant itself is as high as our house. One of my favorites ☺

Wonderful. We went a few weeks ago and I spent the day clicking the camera. I had to wait until I got home to see how great a day I had