Strelitzia reginae is commonly known as the Bird of Paradise flower.
This south African native has glaucous banana-like leaves and bright architectural flowers.
The Strelitzia, is the spectacular, unmistakable and unchallenged Queen of the houseplant world.
One look at it when it's in flower and you know where it got its common name;
the flowers look incredibly like the head of a rather exotic crested bird.
The Strelitzia prefers a warm and humid surroundings.
It can grow large, up to 1-1.5+ metres, with big, paddle-shaped leaves that require adequate surrounding space.
Plant tip: Fertilize during the active growth of summer.
