caudata is very similar to these two species but remains much shorter (to about 6½ feet) and is rarely available.There is also another species, S. (The common names white and giant are often used interchangeably for these two species – they look very similar, but S. But the large, 18-24 inch wide and 3-4 foot long, banana tree-like leaves are attractive enough on their own to make this an excellent interior foliage specimen for a very tropical look. These species can grow to 30 feet tall and do not bloom until the plants are quite mature. Landscape plants of white or giant bird of paradise in bloom in San Diego. alba) are also available in the horticultural trade. reginae is the most common, white or giant bird of paradise ( S. reginae with yellow sepals called ‘Mandela’s Gold’ that was was released by Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa in 1996. In addition to the ordinary common bird of paradise, there is a variety of S. They are all perennial subtropical plants native to southern Africa. There are five species in the genus Strelitzia, named for Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, who was also the Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Germany. ‘Mandela’s Gold’ bird of paradise at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. It is also commonly used as a cut flower in the florist trade.īird of paradise is commonly used in residential and commercial landscaping in southern California. In the US it is widely used as an ornamental in Southern California and Florida – and is even the official flower of the City of Los Angeles.
It has been exported throughout the world to subtropical climates. The climate there is mild, with rain distributed throughout the year. It grows wild in the eastern Cape among other shrubs along riverbanks and clearings in the coastal bush where it is an important nectar source for birds. Although this flower is often associated with tropical places, like Hawaii, the plant is actually native to South Africa.
Bird of paradise ( Strelitzia reginae) is a dramatic plant with distinctive iridescent orange and midnight blue flowers that resemble an exotic bird peeking out from the broad leaves in autumn, winter and spring.
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