Strelitzia reginae
Bird of Paradise, Crane Flower
From: £22.95
An iconic plant with a striking architectural form and extraordinary flowers, Strelitzia reginae, or the ‘Bird of Paradise’, is a banana-like evergreen perennial that is perfect as a statement plant for sunny interiors.
Large green paddle shaped leaves, which resemble the leaves of some banana plants, give it a distinct and impactful sculptural form which maintains the plants allure year round, whether the flowers are in bloom or not.Â
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Plant Biography
There are only 5 species in the genus Strelitzia, and all of them are from South Africa.
Strelitzia reginae in particular is also known as the ‘Crane Flower’, because of how its distinctive and beloved orange and blue flowers resemble the head and beak of a crane. Â
Expert Tip
The Bird of Paradise Flower
Strelitzia reginae and Strelitzia nicolai are both indigenous to South Africa, where they are pollinated by birds; a process made possible by the shape and features of their iconic flowers.Â
The colour of the flower attracts birds looking for nectar, whilst the shape of the flower makes sure they can only reach it from a particular spot – the fused blue petals. When sunbirds perch upon it to drink the nectar the petals open, covering their feet with pollen which the bird will take with it to the next plant.
Strelizia reginae flowers indoors in the UK more readily than nicolai, though it is still not easy. They both need to reach maturity before they can flower, which takes several years if grown from seed (often 6-8 years). If you’re hoping for it to flower soon, we recommend buying the most mature plant you can afford.Â
Care & Size Guidance
Birds of Paradise are a brilliant choice for bright rooms, as they require a large amount of bright, indirect sunlight and warmth. That said, too much direct sunlight can scorch the leaves, and they prefer cooler temperatures at night.Â
Strelitzia reginae can grow to a large size for an indoor plant, but they are smaller than Strelitzia nicolai, making for a more suitable choice for many homes. Indoors in the UK their eventual height can be up to about 1.5 metres tall.
To prevent yours from growing so tall, they can stay root bound happily in the same size pot for many years.
Thank you for a first class delivery.with tracker.service.This bird of Paradise plant came in first class condition with a lot shiny leaves.I am well satisfied with my order.Thank you.
ken G. –
Thanks following my call the plant arrived early so no problems with delivery. It was well boxed and in fairly good order.
However just two points:-
The plastic pot was split due to the fact the plant was pot bound, at least we know it growing well. The other point is that I found the biggest snail I have ever seen on the leaves of the plant. Does The Palm Centre breed them? Some of the leaves were effected but no great disaster, I hope? Minor point not in flower???
Off to buy a suitable pot for the plant. Paul
Paul C. –
arrived quickly excellently packed in very good condition cant wait to see it flower as they are my favourite flower would use the palm centre again also arrived with a information leaflet on how to look after the plant which I found really useful
matthew S. –
Good plant,great value would definitely recommend
david C. –