Small Garden - Bird of Paradise Flower - 10 Seeds

Strelitzia Reginae:

• Origin: Originally from South Africa, now widespread in tropical and sub-tropical areas
• Family: Belongs to the banana family, evident in the similar leaf shape
• Pollination: Flowers are pollinated by sunbirds such as colibri or hummingbirds
• Flower Description: Three brilliant orange sepals and three purplish-blue petals, with two blue petals forming an arrow-like nectary
• Included: 10 seeds, oval zinc tub, soil and cocopress tablet

Cultivation:

• Seed Preparation: Remove the orange tuft of hair (Aril) from seeds
• Soaking: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours, starting with hot water that cools slowly
• Planting:
  • Place small pebbles or coarse gravel in the zinc tray for drainage
  • Fill with soil mixture
  • Spread seeds over the soil surface and push them in to a depth of 0.5 cm
  • Spray soil with water and cover tray with cling film to retain moisture
  • Place in a well-lit, warm position (at least 25°C)
  • Check periodically to ensure soil remains moist
• Germination: Can take 3-5 months; patience and care are essential
• Transplanting: Once tiny leaves appear, transplant into flowerpots (10-12 cm diameter)
  • When plants are larger, move to a bigger pot or decorative container
• Watering and Care:
  • Provide plenty of water and a well-lit position
  • Add liquid fertilizer to water weekly from spring to early autumn
  • Ensure good drainage; the plant does not like 'wet feet'
  • During summer, place outside on a terrace or veranda
  • During colder periods, bring indoors
  • During hibernation, reduce watering; browning of leaf ends is normal
• Flowering: Begins in the fourth year

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