Heliconia schiedeana Piper betle or as a vessel for

or as a vessel for fresh cut flowers

This species of Chamaedorea can be grown indoors or outdoors in NZ where it can be hardy to at least minus 7 degrees

This plant is different from the other Alocasias in the way its stems are far more upright and structured

and had many scientific exploits

Archontophoenix purpurea

Heliconia schiedeana Piper betle or as a vessel forHeliconia schiedeana, also known as the 'Guatemalan Bird of Paradise' (though it is not a Strelitzia) is one of the most cold hardy of the Heliconias and grows to a height of 2 3 metres approx. Manages an indoor situation, though may not flower as easily. Requires adequate moisture. Manages coastal conditions well. Salt spray will cause minimal damage. As with all Heliconia, wind can shred the leaves so find a nice warm spot sheltered from the wind.