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🌺 Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
The Bird of Paradise is one of the most iconic and striking tropical plants, prized for its exotic, bird-like flowers and lush foliage. Native to South Africa, it belongs to the Strelitziaceae family.
🌿 General Description:
Height & Spread: Grows up to 4–6 feet (1.2–1.8 meters) tall and wide.
Leaves: Large, paddle-shaped, and banana-like, with a leathery texture. Deep green and arranged in a fan shape.
Growth Habit: Clump-forming, upright perennial.
🌸 Flowers:
Appearance: The flower resembles a brightly colored tropical bird in flight, hence the name.
Colors: Vivid orange and blue petals emerge from a beak-like, greenish bract (called a spathe).
Blooming Season: Typically blooms in late winter to spring, but can bloom multiple times a year in ideal conditions.
Pollination: In nature, pollinated by birds (especially sunbirds); in cultivation, often by hand or insects.
🌞 Growing Conditions:
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade; more sun encourages more blooms.
Soil: Well-drained, rich soil with organic matter.
Water: Moderate watering; allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Tolerates short dry periods once established.
Climate: Best in USDA zones 10–12; can be grown indoors or in containers in cooler climates.
🪴 Additional Notes:
Indoor Use: Common as a houseplant in cooler climates due to its tropical appearance.
Landscape Use: Ideal for tropical and subtropical gardens as a focal plant or accent.
Toxicity: Mildly toxic to pets if ingested (especially cats and dogs).
REC: After getting (( VERY VERY IMPORTANT )) the plants, AVOID exposing them to direct sunlight as it can cause leaf BURN. AVOID overwatering your plants. The primary reason for outdoor plant demise is excessive watering.
Planting: Excavate a hole double the size in width and depth compared to the polybag that contains your plant. Fill it up, blending compost with the topsoil. Insert the plant into the newly loosened soil. It is essential to water both Rare Live Plant & Regular (Morning 300ml).
NOTE 1: The plant may appear dry due to transportation time.greenery nursery However, the plant is still healthy because it is an outdoor plant. Place it back in the soil, apply the included fertilizer, water it, and monitor it for a week. It will restore its freshness.
Note 2: image is for reference only. Appearance of actual product may vary based on factors such as climate, age, and height.
✅ Easy To Grow
✅Hybrid Varient
✅Suitable for Indian Climate
✅best plant for garden.
✅Safe and Good Packaging
✅Easy Grow in pot