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Heliconia collinsianaHeliconia collinsiana, also known as the bird-in-paradise flower, is a very popular ornamental flower in hot, humid regions. With oblong, alternating, and beautiful red flowers on this plant, this plant is one to look for. The leaves and flowers are covered with a wax coating that acts as a natural defense against insects. The Heliconia collinsiana is enjoys humid, sunny climates and, because they are heavy feeders, can grow to sizes of 6 to 8 feet tall. They need nutrient-rich soil to survive.
Native to Central America, Heliconia collinsiana do not grow well in cold, dry conditions. Their easy growth and brilliant appearance have made it one of the most popular landscaping plants around. The Heliconia collinsiana has these bracts to protect it's flowers. The shape of these bracts often limits pollination to a subset of hummingbird. |