Common
name: "Bird of Paradise"
Latin name: Strelitzia reginae
Native
to: South Africa
Useful as: A filler
Longevity: 7 - 10 days
Display in a cool shaded area.
Dries well:
No
Available: Year round
Pictured:
Bird of Paradise Foliage
General
Floral Greens Care: Keep the water in the vase of your "Bird of
Paradise" foliage fresh. Replace the water every 3 days with
cold water keeping the water level near the top of the vase.
Re-cut 1/2" from the base of each stem under water using
a sharp knife with each water change.
Variety note: Bird of
Paradise has large, thick fleshy leaves between 24" to
36" in length that are relatively firm. They can range in width between 4" to
6", being wider at the base and narrowing at the tip. They
are quite durable when used in either a vertical or horizontal
position in tropical arrangements. To see a Bird of Paradise's beautiful flower...
look here. If
your curious as to what the plant looks like... click
here.
Add a commercial floral preservative such as AquaPlus or
FloraLife to the vase that contains your Bird of Paradise foliage with each water change. Floral preservative helps to
prevent bacterial growth and feeds your flowers insuring a
longer vase life. To make your own cut flower food mix 1/2
teaspoon of table sugar to a quart of cold water... mixing
thoroughly.
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