Strelitzia Species, Bird of Paradise, Crane Flower

Strelitziareginae subsp. reginae

Genus
Strelitzia (stre-LITZ-ee-uh)
Synonym
Strelitzia parvifolia
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

El Cajon, California

Sarasota, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | November 2008 | neutral

perhaps a questionable species. This 'spoon-leaved' plant is about the size of Strelitzia reginae but has abbreviated leaf blades about ...Read More

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Luquillo, PR | July 2004 | positive

I would like to have one of this. Please how can I get one here in Puerto Rico

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