Also known as “banana flowers,” these are tropical, herbaceous, perennial plants that grow quickly and are famous for their bright, uniquely shaped inflorescences in warm, humid climates.

Main characteristics:
Heliconias, also known as “banana flowers,” are perennial, fast-growing tropical plants with brightly colored and uniquely shaped inflorescences.

Striking inflorescences:
Their bracts come in vivid shades of red, pink, orange, or yellow, often in combination.

Pollination:
Mainly pollinated by hummingbirds, which are attracted to their nectar.

Habitat:
Found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and some Pacific islands.

Variety:
More than 100 species, each with different sizes, shapes, and colors.