Add exotic beauty to your garden with Strelitzia, commonly known as the Bird of Paradise. Its striking flowers bring a tropical flair to borders, containers, or indoor spaces.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Strelitzia (Tropical flowering plant)
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Color: Orange, blue (typical Bird of Paradise hues)
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Growth Habit: Upright, dramatic foliage
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Blooming Season: Summer to autumn
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Seed Type: Heirloom, GMO-free
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Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preference: Good, well-draining soil
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Maintenance: Low maintenance, easy to grow
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors year-round or outdoors in frost-free conditions.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1–2 cm deep in good soil.
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Spacing: 30–50 cm apart for mature growth.
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Watering: Keep soil moderately moist; avoid waterlogging.
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Germination: 4–8 weeks; scarification or soaking seeds overnight can improve germination.
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Care: Provide support as plants mature; remove dead leaves for neat appearance.