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Strelitzia reginae

Bird of Paradise

Tropical evergreen perennial with large paddle-shaped leaves and distinctive orange and blue flowers resembling a crane. Native to South Africa, popular for bright indoor spots.

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Plant Details

Common Name	Bird of Paradise
Family	Strelitziaceae
Genus	Strelitzia
Species	Reginae
Origin	South Africa
Blooming	Foliage plant; flowers appear in spring/summer, rare indoors without high light
Leaf Color	glaucous blue-green
Sunlight	Sun
Category	Indoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix, peat-based with perlite and sand for drainage

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Watering

Keep soil moist during active growth, reduce in winter. Avoid waterlogging.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright direct to indirect sunlight. Requires strong light for flowering.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from spring to autumn.

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Pruning

Remove dead or torn leaves at the base. Do not cut healthy green tissue.

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

50° – 90°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 85%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

2000 – 45000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

2000 – 4500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

20% – 70%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

350 – 2000

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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