Heliconia pendula are the herbaceous plants that grows up to the height of 0.5 to 4.5 meters. Heliconia are native to Central America and the Caribbean islands. An “exotic” in India, these are mostly found growing in the Western Ghats above 900m. The long leaves of this flower are nearly 15-300cm and grow opposite to one another on a non-woody stalk.

These are mostly grown as ornamental plants in gardens due to their beautiful flowering bracts. The bracts range in color between a striking red and yellow combination to a deep pink. Because of their tropical origins these plants thrive in warm, wet seasons.