Strelitzia reginae

Strelitzia reginae: Characteristics and Care

The Strelitzia reginae, popularly known as bird of paradise, is a perennial plant native to South Africa that stands out for its leathery, paddle-shaped leaves and its spectacular orange and blue bird-head-shaped flowers, highly valued in landscaping and as a cut flower.

Its exotic flowering and compact clumping habit make it a highly decorative option for flowerbeds, planters, and Mediterranean gardens.

It tolerates moderate drought well once established and adapts to different soil types, provided it has good drainage.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

3/5 · medio — riego regular en época cálida; dejar respirar el suelo entre aportes

Soil / moisture

Fresh; well-drained

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

9b–11

Compatible climates

Warm Cfa, Cwa, Aw, Csa without frost

Tolerance to humid climate

4/5 · alta

Maintenance

Development

2/5 · 1–1,8 m · crecimiento medio

Pests

3/5 · media — cochinillas, araña roja, trips y pudrición radicular

Pass

4/5 · alto — abono completo fraccionado en primavera-verano; reducir en reposo o con frío

  • Warning

Frost damages leaves and flowers; prolonged saturation promotes rot.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

3/5 · medio — riego regular en época cálida; dejar respirar el suelo entre aportes

Soil / moisture

Fresh; well-drained

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

9b–11

Compatible climates

Warm Cfa, Cwa, Aw, Csa without frost

Tolerance to humid climate

4/5 · alta

Maintenance

Development

2/5 · 1–1,8 m · crecimiento medio

Pests

3/5 · media — cochinillas, araña roja, trips y pudrición radicular

Pass

4/5 · alto — abono completo fraccionado en primavera-verano; reducir en reposo o con frío

  • Warning

Frost damages leaves and flowers; prolonged saturation promotes rot.

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