Bird of Paradise
Location
General Plants
Strelitzia reginae
- Common Name: Bird of Paradise, also Crane Flower
- Scientific Name: Strelitzia reginae
- Family Name: Strelitziaceae
- Origin: So. Africa, Tropical & Subtropical America
- Height: 3’ – 5’
- Width: 6’ – 10’
- Growth: Slow
- Zone: 9 – 11
- Light Needs: Sunny, partly sunny
- Salt Tolerance: Light tolerance
- Soil/PH/Texture: Slightly acidic
- Soil Moisture: Moist, good drainage
- Drought Tolerance: Good
- Pests/Diseases: Rare
- Growing Conditions: Fertilize and water, cover during freezes.
- Characteristics: Orange and blue flowers with evergreen leaves. Leathery leaves are 6” wide to 18” long and do not shed.
- Propagation: Division, seeds
- Wildlife: Attracts birds for its nectar.
- Facts: The white form grows to 30’. Closely related to banana tree. Produces flowers that typically bloom from September to May.
- Designer Considerations: Cut flowers last 2 weeks. Landscaping plant.
