Bird of Paradise

 

 

Strelitzia Reginae   

Strelitziaceae

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Form: Flower
Seasonality: Evergreen perennial
Size: 5 feet tall, 30 inches wide
Leaves: Large dark green, leathery, long stalked leaves
Flowers: Large brilliant flower of bright orange and purple
Fruit: Seed
Stems/Trunks: n/a, branching from base
Range/Origin: South Africa
Hardiness: Sunset Zones 18-24, H1, H2  USDA 9b - 10

Comments: No thorns, no litter

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Exposure: Dappled Sun
  • Water: Regular
  • Soil: Rich organic loam
  • Propagation: Seeds or clump division
  • Maintenance: Some; remove dead leaves and flowers. Likes frequent and heavy feedings.

 

 

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