Strelitzia alba
Bird of Paradise Flower
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Bird of Paradise Flower (Strelitzia alba) - Description
Strelitzia alba is a tree of the Banana family and is endemic to the Garden Route along the southernmost coastal regions of the Eastern and Western Cape in South Africa. The Swedish botanist Thunberg, who in 1792 described and published it in Nov. Gen. Pl. : 113 as Strelitzia augusta, first found it in the neighbourhood of the Piesang River at Plettenberg Bay - 'piesang' being Afrikaans for 'banana'.
Bird of Paradise Flower (Strelitzia alba) - Blooming
Flowers are produced throughout the year. Flowers are very unique and somewhat resemble the head of a bird, hence the common name Bird of Paradise.
Bird of Paradise Flower (Strelitzia alba) - Growth
Clump-forming evergreen perennials. Does well in full sun but requires light shade in the hottest of climates. Can survive to temperatures of 28°F/-2°C. Both species of horticultural interest in this genus are good as poolside plants. They do not have any litter and can withstand splashing. The Giant Bird of Paradise (S. nicolai) can reach 30 ft. tall. Ventilate plants when temperatures reach 68°F (20°C) or higher. Less hardy plants should be grown in a warm greenhouse, and moved outdoors during the summer. In warm regions, Strelitzia works well as a specimen plant.
Bird of Paradise Flower (Strelitzia alba) - Planting
Sow seeds at 64-70°F (18-21°C). Plants propagated from the seed may take 3 or more years to flower. Can also propagate by dividing rooted suckers in spring.
Bird of Paradise Flower (Strelitzia alba) - Pest
Scale insects. Strelitzia is also vulnerable to fungal and bacterial spots.
Bird of Paradise Flower (Strelitzia alba) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in rich, well-draining soil that is kept moist. Water liberally during the growing season, less in winter.
