Bird Of Paradise Houseplant Flower We go over watering temperature sunlight exposure and fertilizing.
Bird of paradise houseplant flower Strelitzia reginae commonly known as the crane flower or bird of paradise is a species of flowering plant indigenous to south africa.
Bird of paradise houseplant flower. The strelitizia strelitizia reginae is an eye catching plant with a tropical appearance that certainly lives up to its most popular nickname. About the bird of paradise plant. If you want bird of paradise flowers regardless of location click here for tips on growing these unique beauties. There s nothing more exotic than an indoor bird of paradise but growing a bird of paradise as a houseplant requires sun quite a lot of it in order to thrive and bloom.
After 4 or 5 years an indoor bird of paradise strelitzia reginae may on rare occasions produce an exotic orange red flower that resembles the head of a crane. Learn more about the bird of paradise flower. Bird of paradise houseplant care. Bird of paradise flower ornamental plant of the family strelitziaceae native to south africa.
A healthy mature plant can produce up to 36 flower spikes each year. An evergreen perennial it is widely cultivated for its dramatic flowers in temperate areas it is a popular houseplant. The bird of paradise is a very impressive houseplant that is a lot easier to care for than people think. In this episode we discuss tips for growing you bop bird of paradise.
This plant produces multiple large leathery leaves sometimes 3ft or more in length. The strelitzia commonly known as the bird of paradise plant is the spectacular unmistakable and unchallenged queen of the houseplant world one look at it when it s in flower and you know where it got its common name. One of the most spectacular and impactful flowering plants for tropical to semi tropical zones is strelitzia bird of paradise. In colder regions many gardeners tuck it into a pot they can shift outdoors during the summer.
The plant is grown outside in warm climates and as a houseplant for its attractive foliage and unusual flowers. September 2020 houseplant of the month.