COMMON NAME Orange Bird Of Paradise |
BOTANICAL NAME Strelitzia reginae |
HEIGHT 5′ |
WIDTH 5′ |
MONOECIOUS |
EVERGREEN |
LIFESPAN 25 to 50 years |
PERENNIAL |
COLD TOLERANCE 25° F |
SOIL TYPE Well drained |
DROUGHT TOLERANCE High |
SALT TOLERANCE High |
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Prefers full sun, tolerates part shade |
FERTILIZING Use a balanced fertilizer for this plant, such as 10-10-10, as instructed on the packaging. Avoid getting fertilizer on leaves. Water before and after applying fertilizer. |
FLOWER Orange, showy flower spikes |
MONTH OF COLOR All Summer |
FRUIT Brown capsule, 1.5″ to 3″. Inedible. |
COMMENTS This tough, tropical plant has beautiful bird-like flowers and attractive foliage. Pollinated by birds. For the warmer areas of Central Florida, needs little care. Takes 3 years or more from seedling to produce flowers. Blooms last for 1 to 2 weeks. Native to South Africa. |
PRICE 30 gallon $175, 15 gallon $75, 7 gallon $45 |