Strelitzia 'White Bird of Paradise'

Botanical: Strelitzia nicolai

Common: White Bird of Paradise, Crane Flower

• Light: Bright Indirect
• Ideal Temperature: 65-80°F
• Humidity: High
• Water: When the top 2 inches of soil are dry
• Fertilize: Every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
• Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix

• Can tolerate higher temperatures but should be protected from frost. Ideal nighttime temperature is around 50°F (10°C).
• Can tolerate some direct sunlight, especially in the morning or late afternoon. Strelitzia can also adapt to lower light conditions, but it may result in slower growth and fewer blooms.

• Member of the Strelitziaceae family, which is a small family of flowering plants that includes only 7 species.
• native to South Africa in regions with a warm climate, thriving in the subtropical and tropical areas,particularly prevalent in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces,

• The flowers of the white bird of paradise plant are shaped like birds, which is how the plant got its name
• The genus name "Strelitzia" honors Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III of the United Kingdom.
• Strelitzia reginae, the most common species, is the official flower of Los Angeles, California.