The Bird of Paradise Flower has very particular characteristics, making it one of the most beautiful of the group of exotic flowers. Its bird-like appearance with open wings, its vivid and bright colors are the reason for its name, although it is also known as the crane flower. Dare to learn more about this charming flower and fill your life with color!
The Bird of Paradise Flower
The bird of paradise flower, has its scientific name Strelitzia Reginae, also known as crane flower, is cataloged as one of the most beautiful exotic flowers due to its charming pigmentation and strange shape that captivates everyone's gaze. It is native to South Africa, and thanks to its ability to adapt, it can be cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates, so it can be found in various parts of the world.
Features
- It has an underground stem also known as rhizomatous.
- Its flowers are hermaphrodite, that is, it has a stamen (male organ) and pistils (female organ).
- It can reach a height of 1,5 meters.
- The leaves are green, large and oval and the flower has bright yellow to orange arrow-shaped petals with a deep blue tongue.
- It grows in tropical, subtropical and Mediterranean climates.
- It requires exposure to the sun for part of the day, the rest must be in semi-shade.
- For good growth, the room temperature should be between 18 and 20 degrees during the day and 10 to 12 degrees at night.
- It requires well-drained soil, as it needs regular watering.
- When grown via the seed method it can take up to 5 years to flower.
Bird of Paradise Flower Description
The bird of paradise flower is a perennial herbaceous type, consisting of three bright orange petals called sepals in the shape of a crown simulating the feathers of a bird and three violet-blue petals like arrows and a canoe-shaped base.
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There are two species of bird of paradise flower, Caesalpinia and Strelitzia reginae, the latter being the most common of all. Now, as for the types, a great variety of sizes and peculiar colors can be found, which makes it a flower of great beauty and exotic par excellence.
Giant Bird of Paradise Flower
This flower is of the bushy type, with thick roots, with stems of 5 and up to 6 meters in height, it is scientifically called Strelitzia Nicolai. Its leaves are grayish green, the flower grows on the stem of the leaf, they are white with discreet reddish tones and blue petals. They are called giants because they can measure 20 cm high by 4 cm wide, which bloom in late winter and early summer.
Narrow Bird of Paradise Flower
The narrow bird of paradise flower has herbaceous characteristics and from the tropics it has the scientific name Strelitzia Júncea, it has the ability to resist great droughts. It has very intense colors which makes it an ideal flower to decorate any internal or external space.
White Bird of Paradise Flower
The white bird of paradise flower, has the scientific name Strelitzia Caudata, has characteristics similar to the giant bird of paradise, it is totally white, easy to grow, which makes it so attractive for florists and decorators.
Meaning of the Bird of Paradise Flower
In principle, it should be noted that this peculiar and exotic bird of paradise flower simulates a bird that opens its wings to start the flight, which alludes to freedom. In certain cultures it represents magnificence, to symbolize detachment without expecting anything in return. It is a good omen to give them away on the ninth anniversary. It also evokes love and fidelity. For many, they simply attribute elegance as the maximum characteristic.
How to grow
To successfully grow this beautiful bird of paradise flower, several aspects must be taken into account, starting with the fact that if it is certainly a plant that grows in various environments, its growth is not as fast and fruitful as others in its first phase. . Now we show you how to achieve a good cultivation of this plant and you will be able to obtain your own flowers and achieve a tropical atmosphere in your garden by following these simple steps:
- The seed must be fresh, that is, it must have been prepared for a short time. To do this you have to soak the seed for at least three days in water, after having peeled it.
- The land where you will grow the crop must be moist and with enough fertilizer.
- Place it a few inches deep.
- Arrange it in a warm place where the sun's rays affect it for a few hours a day, for the rest of the day place it in a semi-shaded place.
- Once grown, the plant does not require further care, only moderate watering.
- When the plant is already formed, it can be divided into several pots or directly on the ground and the best time is early spring.
Curiosities
- This beautiful flower has been shown to be toxic to pets, but not humans.
- In 2005 it was decreed as the national flower of Madeira-Portugal.
- It can reach a height of up to 2 meters and have leaves 7o cm long and 30 wide.
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