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Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise'
1Say hello to the urban jungle staple! The Bird of Paradise is a luscious, easy-to-grow plant that can grow up to 8’ tall. Known for their shiny green foliage and their incredibly unique flower that resembles a bird. Place your plant in a location with bright indirect light or filtered light - these plants love light and grow their best when given a couple of hours of direct sunlight.
Grow Pot Size: 4” and 6”
Overall Height Including Grow Pot: 10-24” depending on grow pot size.
Plant Care Level: Easy
Key Benefits
The ‘Bird of Paradise’ can be placed outside in the warmer months!
Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' Care Tips
- Binomial Name: Strelitzia nicolai
- Care Level: Easy
- Light: Bright, indirect light to filtered light
- Water: Keep the soil evenly moist
- Pet Friendly: No
The Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' Story
Where is it from?
Native to South Africa
Who is the Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise'?
The 'Bird of Paradise' received its name by sporting large beautiful foliage and a unique flower.
Good For You!
Sleep? The Bird of Paradise creates a welcoming and calming environment that can contribute to a good night's sleep.
Breath? It is also a great air-purifier.
Is the Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' the right plant for me?
Place your plant in a location with bright indirect light or filtered light - these plants love light and grow their best when given a couple of hours of direct sunlight. The fairly easy to care for plant can quickly green up a large space! We love placing this plant near a large window in a corner of a room.
Pet Friendly: Highly toxic to animals and people. This plant should not be ingested.
Location Suggestions: As the Bird of Paradise matures, the leaves become quite large. This is a staple plant in many homes and offices. It can green up a large empty space!
Care Instructions
Light
Bright indirect light to filtered light
Water
Prefers evenly damp-moist soil.
Repotting
Can be done every 12-18 months. Choose a pot that is 2” larger in diameter than the original pot.
Soil
Use a well-draining, high organic matter soil mix.
Temperature
Average from 65°F - 75°F
Feeding
Follow a monthly fertilizing schedule when the plant is actively growing. In most cases, this is in the spring and summer. Use a balanced fertilizer - this means a ratio of NPK that is all the same. Ex: 10-10-10.
Grooming
Gently wipe down with a damp cloth to remove dust. Remove yellowing leaves right away.
Care
It can tolerate some direct sun but gradually introduce it to the strong sun and it can thrive outdoors in the warmer months!
General Information About Your Plant
Origin
Native to South Africa
Leaves
Known for their shiny green foliage and their incredibly unique flower that resembles a bird.
Toxicity
Toxic. Keep away from pets and children.
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United StatesBeautiful, healthy plant
My birds of paradise arrived packaged extremely well, no damage to the plant. The soil was still moist and my plant is super healthy and happy! I will definitely purchase from here again.
BloomBoxClub USA
Hi Kayla, We're so happy too! Thank for your review. We hope to hear from you soon. Best, Juan BBX USA
