Heliconia Silk Plants

It's All Relative

This plant might look familiar to you, as it very much resembles most bird of paradise plants. Like the bird of paradise, the heliconia is a perennial grown for its attractive foliage and brilliant flower spikes. It has several common names, including Lobster's Claws, Parrot's Flower and Parrot's Plantain. Its scientific name is heliconiacea psittacorum, and it has lance-shaped, evergreen leaves on long stalks, which may be tinged scarlet.

Exotic Flair

Bring a tropical and exotic flair to any decor with an authentic looking artificial heliconia plant. Many of the silk versions take advantage of a new process that makes the trunk on this tree look just like the real thing. Bunches of realistic-looking heliconia leaves and large red flowers make this a most desirable tree. These can be found potted in containers or wicker basket and are easily able to be repotted.

On a Grand Scale

The heliconia plant stands tall, some can be 8 feet or taller and more than 36 inches wide, giving you a dramatic accent to any room. Some, on the other hand, may just be the floral part and only stand 2 feet or shorter. Whichever version you choose the entire plant or just the flower accent you can be confident that the heliconia will make a dramatic statement in any room in the house or office.