Genus Heliconia or commonly called Ornamental Banana contains more than 250 species.
The stem of a plant can grow from a height of 1 m to over 5 m, depending on the species.
Heliconia leaves are very similar to banana tree leaves with smaller size and more varied colors.
Heliconia flowers are actually hidden behind the colored petals are interesting and large. It is this flower petal that gives an exotic appearance to Heliconia.
Semi flower is a veil (leaf petals). This pseudo flower consists of various colors, such as pink, red, orange and green with a shape resembling a claw shrimp ayng grow hanging or face up. In one plant consists of several sheep growing on one bunch
The most rapid propagation is with the Bulbs, multiplication with seeds long enough and the seeds that grow sometimes the color of flowers is different from the parent due to the pollination process.