Hanging Lobster Claw
Heliconia rostrata
Heliconia rostrata is a large, clumping tropical perennial known for its broad, banana-like foliage and dramatic pendulous flower structures. Its hanging red bracts, tipped with yellow and green, give the plant its distinctive “Lobster Claw” appearance and make it a bold ornamental for tropical landscapes and collections.
Light Requirements
Light: Grow in partial shade or bright filtered light in a sheltered position.
Watering Protocols
Water: Keep the growing medium moist.
Growing Medium / Substrate
Growing Medium / Substrate: Use a well-drained growing medium.
Additional Plant Information
Heliconia rostrata is an accepted name in Heliconiaceae according to Kew.
A large, clumping tropical perennial with banana-like foliage and hanging red bracts tipped with yellow and green.