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Strelitzia reginae (Bird of paradise)

Strelitzia reginae is an evergreen clump forming perennial. It can reach a maximum height of 120 cm. Its large, bold dark gray-green leaves contrast nicely with its unusual crested flowers. The hard, beak-like sheath from which the flower emerges, is called the spathe, and has orange and blue petals. It flowers periodically throughout the year. The flowers are also used as cut flowers. The plant does well in full sun to semi-shade, and  loves a rich loamy soil and plenty of water throughout the year, however it will tolerate drought very well.  The plants are also wind resistant and grow well in coastal gardens.

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  • French Name: Strélitzia de la Reine, Oiseau de paradis

    Pronunciation: strell-LITZ-zee-uh ree-JIN-nee

  • Plant type: Groundcover

  • Origin: South Africa

  • Heat Zones: 1 to 12

    Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12

  • Uses: Mass Planting, Indoor, Container, Cut Flowers / Arrangements

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Slow

    Tree Shape: Upright

    Canopy Symmetry: Irregular

    Canopy Density: Medium

    Canopy Texture: Coarse

    Height at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 m

    Spread at Maturity: 0.5 to 1 meter

    Time to Ultimate Height: 2 to 5 Years

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Venation: Pinnate

    Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: 30 - 50

    Leaf Shape: Oblong

    Leaf Margins: Undulate

    Leaf Texture: Coarse

    Leaf Scent: No Fragance

    Color(growing season): Blue-Green

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Size Range: 7 - 10

    Flower Type: Spike

    Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

    Flower Scent: No Fragance

    Flower Color: Orange, Blue

    Seasons: Year Round

  • Trunk

    Trunk has Crownshaft: No

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Capsule

    Fruit Showiness: No

    Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3

    Fruit Color: Brown

    Seasons: Year Round

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: No

    Heat Tolerance: Yes

    Drought Tolerance: Yes

    Salt Tolerance: Poor

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral

    Water Requirements: Moderate, Low

    Light Requirements: Part

  • Management

    Toxicity: No

    Invasive Potential: No

    Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

    Surface Rooting: No

    Life Span: Less than 25

    Pests: Scales

    Plant Propagation: Seed, Division, Rhizomes

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