Plant Seeds, Strelitzia Reginae
- Flowering: March - September
- perennial
- not hardy
- grows up to 150 cm high
Germination and growing:
The seeds of this plant need temperatures between 22 and 25° to germinate. Until germination, the seeds should always be kept slightly moist, regardless of whether you pre-germinate them or germinate the seeds directly in or on growing soil. It is generally helpful to use a heated mini-greenhouse to increase the germination rate and to provide the seedlings with a favourable climate for their first growth phase. After about 4 to 8 weeks you should be able to spot the first seedlings.
Strelitzia reginae - For Patient Gardeners
The bird of paradise flower, Strelitzia reginae, which is often also called royal strelitzia (its name goes back to Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz), occurs naturally on the Canary Islands and in southern Africa. Naturally, it prefers warm and sunny, in winter you should find it a spot that is at least 10 - 15°. A loose substrate with good drainage properties and sufficient nutrients will help the strelitzia to grow quickly. In summer you should water it regularly and always keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid waterlogging at all costs. Although this exotic plant needs at least three years before it flowers for the first time, the extremely beautiful and large flowers make up for the long wait. The orange-purple petals and the long perianth are reminiscent of the head of a tropical bird and last for a very long time before fading.
Scope of delivery:
- 5 Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) seeds
Plant profile:
- Origin: Canary Islands, Southern Africa
- Flowering: March to September
- Height: up to 150 cm
- perennial, not hardy
- Use as food: no
Plant Seeds, Strelitzia Reginae
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