General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Plant Height: 6-33 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Red
White
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
6"-12"
Over 12"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Birds
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Bird of Paradise

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Location: Winston-Salem North Carolina (house plant)
Date: December 5, 2022
Bird of paradise #140 nn; LHB p. 286, 38-3-?, "Strelitzia Reginae

Date: 2015-01-12
Giant White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai)
Location: San Diego, California
Date: 2010-07-11
Giant White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai)
Location: Sebastian, Florida
Date: 2015-01-12
Strelitzia reginae
Location: Flagler Beach, Florida
Date: 2012-10-22
Strelitzia reginae
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