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Strelitzia Reginae 12cm H45cm

Strelitzia Reginae 12cm H45cm

£13.00 GBP
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Strelitzia reginae, commonly known as the Bird of Paradise, is a dramatic architectural plant with large paddle-shaped leaves and iconic orange-and-blue flowers in mature specimens. It brings a bold, tropical statement to bright interiors.

  • Full Botanical Name: Strelitzia reginae
  • Common Names: Bird of Paradise
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: South Africa
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Open, sunny coastal regions with free-draining soil

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Very bright light with some direct sun.
  • Ideal Room: Bright living rooms, conservatories
  • Feeding: Regular feeding during spring and summer
  • Humidity: Moderate
  • Ideal Temperature: 18–30°C
  • Watering: Allow top layer of soil to dry slightly between watering
  • Pet/Child Safe: Mildly toxic if ingested
  • Soil Type: Rich but free-draining compost
  • Propagation: Division
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 1–1.5 m indoors
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Spider mites, scale
  • Repotting: Every 2–3 years
  • Pruning: Remove old leaves at base
  • Air Purification: Good
  • Folklore: Bird of Paradise symbolises freedom and magnificence
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