5 Heliconia Champneiana 'Maya Gold' - Lobster Claw Seeds

Mayan Gold Heliconia Seeds (H. champneana)

Bring tropical elegance to your garden with Mayan Gold Heliconia, a rare "Lobster Claw" or "Parrot Beak" flower. Known for its vibrant yellow bracts and upright paddle-shaped leaves, this stunning plant thrives in warm climates and adds striking beauty to any landscape.

• Height: 6–7 ft.
• Zones: 9–11
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with organic matter and coarse sand
• Features: Evergreen in tropical climates, blooms May–August (year-round in ideal conditions)

Care Instructions:

• Water: Keep soil evenly moist; water freely during growth and moderately in winter.
• Fertilizer: Use palm tree fertilizer regularly.
• Climate: Requires warmth and high humidity; tolerates subtropical conditions and light frost (top growth may die back but regrows in spring).
• Growing Tip: Thrives as a potted plant or in gardens with proper winter care to prevent rhizome damage.

This rare Heliconia champneana is perfect for tropical landscapes, screens, or as a greenhouse specimen. Its vivid bracts and lush foliage make it a showstopper in any setting!