- **Type**: Tropical evergreen perennial

- **Height**: 2 to 5 feet (60 to 150 cm)

- **Width**: 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm), spreading via rhizomes

- **Growth Habit**: Upright, clumping, with lush, banana-like foliage

- **Foliage**:

- Long, paddle-shaped, dark green leaves, 1 to 3 feet long (30 to 90 cm)

- Glossy texture, resembling banana leaves

- Evergreen in frost-free zones

- **Flowers**:

- Vibrant red-orange bracts with yellow tips and small white true flowers inside

- Bracts are 3 to 6 inches long (7.5 to 15 cm), resembling parrot beaks or lobster claws

- Bloom season: Spring to fall (April to October), year-round in tropical climates

- Lightly fragrant, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

- **Fruit**:

- Small, blue-black drupes, appearing after flowering

- Not ornamentally significant

- **Light**: Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours of direct or filtered sunlight)

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained, rich in organic matter (e.g., compost or peat)

- Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5 to 7.0)

- **Watering**: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 9 to 11 (20°F or -6°C; grown as a houseplant or annual elsewhere)

- **Humidity**: High (50-70%); benefits from misting or humid environments

- **Wildlife**: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; not deer-resistant

- **Care**:

- Fertilize monthly during growing season with a balanced mix (e.g., 10-10-10)

- Prune dead leaves or faded bracts to encourage growth

- Protect from frost; move indoors in colder zones

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- May attract spider mites, mealybugs, or aphids

- Susceptible to root rot in soggy conditions

- **Uses**: Containers, tropical gardens, patios, indoor plant, or cut flower arrangements

- **Growth Rate**: Moderate to fast; spreads via rhizomes

The Lady Di Heliconia’s bold red-orange bracts and lush foliage make it a tropical showstopper, perfect for warm climates or as a striking houseplant with the right care. Let me know if you’d like more growing tips or pairing ideas!