Monday, 9 May 2022

Strelitzia reginae

Common name: Crane flower
Family: Strelitziaceae
Origin: South Africa

Plant description: striking architecturally perennial that forms sturdy clumps of grey-green banana-like
leaves. It has beautiful orange and blue flowers that resemble a bird in flight appearing in spring. It grows up to 1.8 m tall. 
Use: Ideal for indoor garden, cut flowers, modern landscapes, sunroom, and reception areas, makes a stunning focal point by grouping 3-5 plants.
Light and position: prefer full sun to semi-shade.
Water requirement: medium water requirement
Plant care: plant it in good rich fertile soil, and add lots of compost.
Pest and diseases: soft scale, mealybug and red spider mites.
Propagation: sow seeds in spring/summer or division 

 

 

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