Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae, Musaceae

Trunkless; compact; clustering; oblong leaves which are blue-gray and concave; exotic long stemmed flowers with boat-shaped bracts. Plants must be 5-7 years old before blooming; needs good fertility levels; large clumps bloom best so divide rarely; salt tolerant.

• Plant Form or Habit: curved
• Plant Use: specimen floor plant
• Exposure: high
• Flower Color: orange with blue
• Blooming Period:
• Height: 3 feet and up
• Width: 2-3 feet
• Foliage Texture: coarse
• Heat Tolerance: medium
• Water Requirements: medium