Bird of Paradise

Stunning tropical leaves fan out from a central trunk on thick, strong stems. Vibrant flowers that resemble a bird in flight are excellent for floral arranging. Where hardy, use as specimen or accent, or use in a courtyard garden. In cold regions, grow in a container and overwinter this beauty indoors. Plants can grow to be quite large.

Companion Plants

Coleus

Flowering Maple

Spirea

Plant Details

Common name

Bird of Paradise
Botanical name

Strelitzia reginae
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).
Light

Sun
Height

5' (1.5 m)
Habit

Multistemmed
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

1-2 times per week
Bloom Color

Orange
Bloom Time

Spring-fall
Maintenance

Protect from winter winds

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