bird of paradise
Also known as: bird of paradise flower; canna-leaved strelitzia; crane flower
S. reginae is an evergreen perennial to 1.5m, forming a clump of long-stalked, oblong, grey-green leaves; orange and blue flowers emerge in succession from a beak-like spathe
Scientific classification
- Species
- bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
- Genus
- Strelitzia
- Family
- Strelitziaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bird of paradise
Distribution map
Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bird of paradise
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bird of paradise care guide
- Allow partial drying between deep waterings, less water in winter
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Allow partial drying between deep waterings, less water in winter
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak tropical flowering plant feed monthly spring to fall
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed indoors sown at 18-21°C in spring or by division of rooted suckers in spring
Growing
GrowingUnder glass grow in loam-based compost, in a large container, in full light with shade from hot sun. During growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Top dress annually and repot every second year. Water sparingly in winter and ventilate when temperatures exceed 20°C
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
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