Strelitzia Reginae (Bird of Paradise) In Pot 20cm

SKU: FARSTRREG20    |   Plants

34.00

Bird of Paradise is one of the most iconic ornamental plants, prized for its striking orange and blue flowers resembling a bird in flight. Perfectly suited to Malta’s sunny, mild climate, it thrives in gardens, terraces, and large containers.

13 in stock

Description

💧 Watering
Water once or twice a week during spring–summer.
Allow the top 3–5 cm of soil to dry before watering again.
Reduce watering in winter, keep soil just slightly moist.

☀️ Sunlight
Prefers full sun to bright light for best flowering.
In Malta, thrives outdoors in sunny spots or indoors near bright windows.
Can tolerate partial shade, but blooms less.

🍃 Foliage / 🌸 Flowering
Evergreen perennial with broad, banana-like leaves.
Produces striking orange and blue bird-shaped flowers from late winter through spring, and often again in autumn.
Long-lived and flowers more abundantly with age.

🪴 Potting Mix
Well-draining loam or sandy mix with compost for nutrition.
Excellent drainage is essential to prevent root rot.

🌿 Fertilizer
Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring–summer with a balanced or bloom-boosting fertilizer.
Stop feeding in winter.

🐕🐈 Pet Safety
Mildly toxic if ingested. Can cause stomach upset in cats and dogs. Keep out of reach of pets.

🌬️ Air Purifying ✅
Helps clean indoor air and adds lush tropical greenery.

🌿 Additional Notes
Extremely sun- and drought-tolerant once established; ideal for Maltese gardens.
Prefers to be slightly root-bound; avoid overpotting.
Remove old leaves and spent blooms for neatness.

*Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The Price is per one individual plant.

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