Two petals are joined together to form an arrow-like nectary. (450 cm).įlowers: The flowers of Bird of Paradise plants are truly spectacular: set atop long stalks, they have a complex and interesting structure with a hard, beak-like sheath (spathe) that opens along its top edge to reveal the flower petals and sepals. White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia alba), which is the rarest of the three large banana-like Strelitzia species, can reach 15 ft.
tall (120-180 cm), with the exception of Giant Bird of Paradise, which can reach 20-30ft. Plant size: Strelizia typically grows 4-6 ft. An exception is the Narrow-Leafed Bird of Paradise, which has leaves like pointed spikes on mature plants. Plant type: Strelitzia are evergreen perennials forming dense clumps of magnificent, glossy, deep green, blue-green, to gray-green, banana-like leaves that emerge from an underground stem (rhizome). Hardiness: Most Strelitzia species are hardy in Zones 10-12, where temperatures do not dip below 50-54☏ or 10-12☌. 2 species (reginae and nicolai) are frequently treated as houseplants. 3 strelitzia species (reginae, juncea, and nicolai) are widely used to create a dramatic impact in the garden. Species: Strelitzia is a member of the Strelitziaceae family and includes 5 species native to the subtropical coastal areas of southern Africa: Strelitzia alba (White Bird of Paradise), Strelitzia caudata (Mountain Strelitzia), Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise), Strelitzia reginae (Bird of Paradise) and Strelitzia juncea (Narrow-Leafed Bird of Paradise). All you need to know about the Bird of Paradise plant It also is the official flower of the city of Los Angeles and the national flower of Madeira. In South Africa, the Bird of Paradise plant is commonly known as a crane flower and is featured on the reverse of the 50-cent coin. Highly prized and cultivated worldwide as an ornamental for its exotic flowers and cool foliage, it is grown outdoors in warm climates and as a houseplant elsewhere.
Adding a tropical aesthetic and a spectacular floral display to the garden or in a sunny interior room, Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) is an evergreen perennial native to South Africa.
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