Strelitzia Reginae

  • Other common names bird of paradise
    bird of paradise flower

    canna-leaved strelitzia
    crane flower

  • Family Strelitziaceae

  • Genus Strelitzia are evergreen perennials, forming a clump of long-stalked, linear to broadly oblong leaves, with stiff stems bearing beak-like bracts from which strikingly colored flowers open in succession

  • Details 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

  • Plant range S Africa

How to grow

 

Cultivation Under glass grow in loam-based compost, in a large container or greenhouse bed, in full light with shade from hot sun. During growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly. Top dress annually and re pot every second year. Water sparingly in winter and ventilate when temperatures exceed 20°C. Can be grown outdoors in a frost-free, moist but well-drained, fertile soil with protection from strong winds

Propagation Propagate by seed sown at 18-21°C in spring or division of rooted suckers in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types Cut Flowers Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Mediterranean Climate Plants Patio & Container Plants

 

How to care

 

Pruning No pruning required

Pests May be attacked by scale insects, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs

Diseases Generally disease free

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