Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia reginae

The Strelitzia reginae or Bird of Paradise grows in a small bush type of form. It consists of leaves that are thick and hard. The flower that grows is multi-colored consisting of orange, blue, and a darker pink shade. this particular type of Bird of Paradise can grow to about 5 ft. in height, but it does depend on the type of Bird of Paradise, as there is more than one type.

This is from my yard. We have had this Bird of Paradise growing for nearly 17 years now, and it doesn’t follow a seasonal growing pattern, but the flowers grow about every 2 months and last for about 3 weeks each time.

 

Date: March 27, 2020

Time: 4:30 PM

Location:  27.2038° N, 77.5011° E

Weather conditions: cool, sunny

Topography: grown on flat ground

Natural Habitat: Native to the subtropical coastal areas of southern Africa

 

 

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