Heliconia Nigripraefixa * Colombian Blade Tree * 5 Fresh Seeds * RARE *

Heliconia nigripraefixa is a large pendulous Colombian species.The tree is growing to 20'. This Heliconia produces 25-35 red, pendulous bracts. Large banana-like leaf blades.The Heliconia's bracts are so large and colorful that they almost hide the flowers altogether, which are tiny and are found inside these bracts. Heliconia nigripraefixa seems to be rather tolerant to cool weather and grow well in Subtropical conditions. In general, Heliconias are evergreen in the Tropics and warm Subtropics, Hardiness zones 9-11, (5°C/40°F,-5°C/25°F)