Description: GIANT WHITE BIRD of PARADISE SEEDS (Strelitzia nicolai) Tropical Banana Flower Plant Giant White Bird of Paradise is a Very Popular & Prevalent Flowering Plant with Banana Leaves that Really Gives a Tropical Landscaping Accent Outside in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b-12, & Also Makes a Stunning Houseplant if you're Looking for a Tropical Plant that Really Stands Out! Named for it's Stunning White Flowers, the Plant Grows in Climbing Clumps as it's Underground Stem Divides, While the Foliage Grows in a Fan-Like Pattern and is Actually a Species Very Closely Related to Banana Plants. A Healthy, Mature Plant can Produce up to 36 Flowers Spikes Each Year. In Ideal Conditions, they Will Bloom All Year-Round. It can reach heights of 20' Feet tall in the right conditions. Named for its stunning white flowers, the plant grows slowly in clumps as it's underground stem divides, while the foliage grows in a fan-like pattern and is a species of banana plants. Flowers are produced in groups of one to three on long stalks. The seeds look extraterrestrial with wild orange fuzz on the ends as pictured above. Bird of paradise plants are also known as crane flowers, a more precise description of the shape of their blooms. The plants bloom off and on year round in suitable climates. Mature, healthy plants can produce up to 36 flower spikes a year, which will last for weeks. Once considered part of the banana family, these plants have escaped this lowly fate and now have their own family – the Strelitziaceae. These plants are low maintenance which makes them valuable for urban landscaping. They are commonly seen growing in traffic islands and in gardens in apartment complexes in California. Even better is their tendency to stay put. Unlike tree roots that will eventually lift sidewalks, bird of paradise roots do not thicken as the plants age. Bird of paradise plants grow wild among other shrubs along riverbanks in many parts of South Africa, and are important sources of nectar for birds. Bird of Paradise Germination:1) Knick the seed shells with a file or small knife and soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 3 days. Change water daily.2) Remove the bright orange tuft of hairs after you have soaked the seeds.3) Use a heated propagator to keep a bottom heat of 85-90°F. This will help increase the germination rate and speed.4) Seeds should be planted 1 Inch deep in moistened, high quality potting mix. Cover the pot with plastic to retain humidity and keep the soil moist. Uncover daily for a few minuntes of fresh air. The seeds should germinate in one to three months if kept moist. Be patient as with any Tropical or Exotic, germination times are always erratic. Don't toss any early as they all have their own time as They're well worth your wait.Please Check out our Other Items!Buy with Confidence as Customer Service is our #1 Priority and are available 7 days a week. If for any reason you feel as if we don't deserve a 5 Star Rating, please contact us and we will address any issues that may arrive.
Price: 7.95 USD
Location: Lincolnton, North Carolina
End Time: 2023-12-08T01:00:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Planting Time: Varies
Common Name: Giant White Bird of Paradise
Custom Bundle: No
Color: Black, Blue, Green, White
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Habit: Climbing
MPN: N/A
Soil Type: Must be Well Draining, Chalk, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt
Brand: Unbranded
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Type: Giant White Bird of Paradise Flower Banana Leaf Houseplant Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Medium
Genus: Strelitzia
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Air Purifying, Draught Resistant, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
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