Where Do Heliconias Grow?

Heliconias are common outdoor landscape plants in tropical zones such as Hawaii, southern Florida, and Costa Rica, but selected species and cultivars are often grown as houseplants in other regions. These plants have large, banana-like leaves around thick, sturdy stems.

Can Heliconia grow in Texas?

Cold Hardiness: A tropical or at least subtropical genus, Heliconia is found in regions with little or no frost; Heliconia spp. can be found in outdoor landscapes in USDA plant hardiness zones 10(9b) to 13, but most species are much better in zones 10 and warmer; recovery from freezes is often poor.

Can heliconias grow in full sun?

Although most Heliconias do well in full sun, there are a few which thrive in shade or part sun. A popular variety that does well in these conditions is Heliconia 'Red Christmas'.