Orange Bird of Paradise – 5 Seeds
(Strelitzia Reginae)
R30.00
Orange Bird of Paradise flowers for long periods with its vivid orange and bright purple/blue inflorescence and is an ideal pot plant and cut flower subject.
Common Names: Orange Bird of Paradise, Strelizia and crane flower.
Indoor Sowing: Spring and Summer.
Direct Sowing: Spring and Summer.
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🌼 Flower Quick Facts
Flower Info
- 🌍 Origin / Region: South Africa
- 🌸 Flower Color: Deep blue, Orange
- 🦋 Pollinator Method: Attracts Sunbirds
Growth Traits
- 🌱 Life Cycle: Perennial
- 🌾 Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- 🪴 Growth Habit: Clumping, Upright
Growing Requirements
- 🌞 Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- 💧 Water Needs: Avoid Overwatering, Moderate Water, Water Deeply
- ☀️ Growing Conditions: Drought Tolerant, Frost Sensitive, Heat Tolerant, Low Cold Tolerance
- 🟤 Soil Preference: Loamy Soil, Rich Organic, Well-Drained
Orange Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is one the most popular horticultural perennials around the world. It flowers for long periods with its vivid orange and bright purple/blue inflorescence and is an ideal pot plant and cut flower subject. When potting, the Bird of Paradise is very adaptable and can be grown indoors as a perfect houseplant for home and commercial interiors.
Indigenous to the Eastern Cape, this tough evergreen perennial can withstand dry spells and can also tolerate mild frost, recovering quickly if affected. Common Names: bird of paradise, crane flower, (afrikaans: kraanvoëlblom)
Growing Orange Bird of Paradise
Indoor Sowing: Spring and Summer.
Direct Sowing: Spring and Summer.
- Remove the orange tufts from the seeds.
- Soak in lukewarm water for 24 hours.
- Scarify the seed lightly then sow in potting soil. Keep moist.
- Germination should occur in 2-3 months, but can also take as long as 6 months or more.
- Transplant to individual pots or ground when seedlings have 3-5 leaves.
- It takes 3-5 years for the plants to start producing flowers.
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