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International name: Strelitzia reginae Family name: Strelitziaceae (South) Africa: Kraanvoëlblom Deutsch: Paradiesvogelblume English: Strelitzia / Crane flower / Bird of paradise Espanol: Ave del Paraíso Finnis: Kolibrikukka / Helokolibrinkukka Nederlands: Paradijsvogelbloem / Vogelkopbloem Portugues: Estrelícia / Ave do paraíso Sweden: Papegojblomma World: Strelitzia reginae is native to South Africabut naturalized in Mexico, Belize, Bangladesh, Madeira Islands and Juan Fernández Islands off the coast of Chile. Location: Strelitzia reginae is growing well in any area that is sunny and warm. Need to be sheltered from frost, as it can damage the flowers and leaves. Strelitzia reginae is fairly tolerant of soil conditions and needs little water once established. Height: Strelitzia reginae grows from 1 to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall Flowers: The flowers stand above the foliage at the tips of long stalks. If cared for well, they will flower several times in a year. The flowers, which emerge one at a time from the spathe, consist of three orange sepals and three purplish-blue or white petals. Seeds: The fruit is a leathery capsule containing numerous small seeds, each with an orange aril. Germination: Strelitzia reginae is slow-growing and will not bloom until three to five years have passed since germination. Leaves: Strong leaves, 25 - 70 cm (9.8 - 27.6 in) long 10 - 30 cm (3.9 - 11.8 in) broad Produced on petioles up to 1 m (39 in) long The leaves are evergreen and arranged in two ranks, making a fan-shaped crown. Pruning: Strelitzia reginae requires little pruning. Cutting away faded blooms and flower stalks. Poison: Strelitzia reginae plants have an OPALS (Ogren Plant Allergy Scale) allergy scale rating of 1, very low potential to cause allergies. They produce no airborne pollen. Culture: Strelitzia reginae is very popular as an ornamental plant. It was first introduced to Europe in 1773, when it was grown at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Since then, it has been widely introduced around the world, including the Americas and Australia. In the United States, Florida and California are the main areas of cultivation, due to their warm climate. It is a common ornamental plant in Southern California, and has been chosen as the Official Flower of the City of Los Angeles. ------------------------------------- Music: Thastor - Tropical Jungle Love (Tropical House Music) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eWZrSBrGCo ------------------------------------- Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strelitzia_reginae https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradijsvogelbloem http://www.kew.org/science-conservation/plants-fungi/strelitzia-reginae-bird-paradise-flower http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htm