Bird of paradise

Bird of paradise

Strelitzia reginae

Family: Strelitziaceae

About this plant

Stiff banana-like leaves, and an orange-and-blue flower shaped like a crested bird. Wants years and a lot of sun before it blooms.

Schedule

water
every 10–14 days
fertilizer
every 45 days
repotting
every 2 years
Light
Bright
Humidity
Medium
Temperature
13–27°C

Sources

Every care recommendation cites its source — RHS, Missouri Botanical Garden, IFAS, NC State — instead of being written from memory.