Heliconia subulata Ficus White flowers open at night

White flowers open at night and wither by morning

Clusters of creamy white flowers may bloom in summer if enough light is present

Its seed pods

Also known as the Chestnut Dioon

robust and great looking houseplant

Heliconia subulata Ficus White flowers open at nightBeautiful tall and tropical looking plant with dramatic lush foliage and waxy red bracts holding small yellow flowers. A showstopper and yes, you probably can grow this in your garden! In frost free parts of NZ it actually does very well and flowers reliably. A spot sheltered from the wind is best to keep the broad lush foliage looking at its best as the leaves tend to tear in the strong wind.