Bird Of Paradise

Bird Of Paradise

The Bird Of Paradise is a show-stopping tropical plant, admired for its bold foliage and striking, bird-shaped flowers. Two main types are commonly grown: Orange Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae), which features vivid orange and blue blooms resembling a tropical bird in flight, and White Bird Of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai), a larger variety with towering foliage and elegant white and blue flowers. Both add an exotic flair to indoor spaces and patios during the warmer months.

Indoors, Bird Of Paradise plants are prized primarily for their dramatic foliage, as it is rare for either variety to bloom inside a home setting. However, with the right conditions, flowering can be encouraged. These plants need several hours of bright, direct sunlight daily, consistent warmth, slightly root-bound conditions, and regular feeding during the growing season to stimulate blooms. With patience and attentive care, the reward of flowers indoors is all the more spectacular.

Whether displayed as a container specimen indoors or used as a statement piece in outdoor patio gardens, Bird Of Paradise plants create a sense of luxury and vibrancy. Their impressive longevity and adaptability make them a favorite for bringing a touch of the tropics into everyday spaces.

Care Instructions:

Light Requirements: Thrives in bright, indirect light and benefits from several hours of direct sun; insufficient light greatly reduces the chance of flowering.
Soil Needs: Well-draining, fertile potting mix amended with sand or perlite.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during spring and summer; allow the top inch to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; mist foliage or use a humidifier indoors if air is dry.
Fertilizing: Feed every 2–3 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer; switch to a bloom-boosting fertilizer with higher phosphorus if aiming for flowers.
Pruning: Remove older, damaged leaves and spent flowers regularly to maintain a neat appearance.
Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years or when roots outgrow the pot; slightly root-bound plants are more likely to bloom.

Please note: This plant comes in its grower’s nursery pot, ready for you to place in your favorite decorative pot at home. The pot in the picture is not included.

Sizes: “Orange” indicates an orange flowering Bird Of Paradise, while “White” indicates a white flowering Bird Of Paradise.