Heliconia longa
$50.00
The chunky upright mustard colored stems combined with the ultra waxy white undersides of the leaves make Longa a real stunner. The deep red pendulous flowers are over a meter long on a mature clump.
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Heliconia longa
A Bold Feature for the Wet Tropics
Heliconia longa is a large herbaceous plant, well suited to genuinely tropical conditions, with thick, trunk-like pseudostems formed by tightly packed leaf sheaths. Its long, wide leaves resemble banana foliage, with a green upper surface and a distinctive white waxy coating underneath — a lovely contrasting detail that catches the light as the leaves move.
Long-Lasting, Striking Flowers
The pendulous flower spikes can last for months once they emerge. Bright red bracts and rachis carry the true flowers — small, yellow and tubular, mostly tucked away inside the bracts themselves. Genuinely long-lasting colour that gives real, sustained impact in the garden.
We have advanced potted plants sometimes available for pickup.
What Am I Purchasing
rhizome but we have potted plants for pickup
Flowering Season
summer
Max Size
6 m
Origin
Uncertain
Temperature / Cold Tolerance
unsure
Growing Guide
Well drained rich soil. Full sun to part shade.
| Weight | .1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
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How We Pack
Every plant is soaked in a tri-kelp solution before packing to reduce transit stress and give your plants the best start. We pack using recycled boxes. Your plants travel secure, hydrated, and wrapped in materials we feel good about.
Where We Ship
We ship to QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC via Australia Post eParcel with tracking on every order. Flat rate shipping applies — see checkout for rates to your state. We are unable to ship to WA, SA, TAS or NT at this time.
When We Ship
Orders are picked and packed weekly. During extreme heat, we may hold your order for a cooler shipping window to protect your plants in transit — if this happens, we'll let you know via email. We don't ship into known heatwave conditions.
When Your Plants Arrive
Open your box as soon as possible. Even a few hours in a hot letterbox or on a doorstep can stress tropical plants. Give them a good drink of water and a light foliar spray of kelp solution, place them in a shaded spot for a day or two gradually increasing light to recover from transit, then plant out or pot up into their permanent position. Most plants bounce back quickly — new growth within a few weeks is normal. for more information https://elarishtropicalexotics.com.au/2026/07/25/what-to-do-when-your-mail-order-plants-arrive/
Not Happy?
If your plants arrive damaged or aren't what you expected, take a photo and email us within 48 hours of delivery. We'll sort it out. See our full Refund & Returns Policy for details.
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