Strelitzia Reginae, also known as the Bird of Paradise plant, is a tropical plant native to South Africa.
It is known for its striking, bird-like orange and blue flowers that resemble the head of a bird with a brightly colored beak.
The plant has long, paddle-shaped leaves that can grow up to 1.5-2 meters (5-6 feet) in height and 30-60 cm (1-2 feet) in width.
Strelitzia Reginae is often used in landscaping as an accent or border plant in warm, sunny climates and can also be grown indoors as a houseplant.
Care Instructions:
- Strelitzia Reginae prefers bright, indirect light but can also tolerate some shade.
- It grows best in well-draining soil that is kept consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Water the plant when the top 2-3 cm (1 inch) of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Strelitzia Reginae prefers temperatures between 16-24°C (60-75°F) and high humidity levels.
- It should be fertilized every 2-4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
- Strelitzia Reginae is generally pest and disease resistant but can occasionally be affected by spider mites or mealybugs.
Propagation:
- Strelitzia Reginae can be propagated by division or by seed.
- To propagate by division, carefully remove the plant from its pot and separate the rhizomes into smaller sections, making sure that each section has at least one healthy leaf and a good root system.
- Plant the divisions in well-draining soil and water thoroughly.
- To propagate by seed, harvest the seeds from the plant and sow them in a well-draining potting mix.
- Keep the soil moist and warm, ideally between 21-24°C (70-75°F).
- Germination may take several weeks to several months.
12cmApproximately 25cm high
Strelitzia Reginae
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Strelitzia
Strelitzia – bird of paradise
- Height up to 90-2m
- Temperature minimum 13‘C
- Bright light
- Soil based compost
- FOLIAGE
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