Bird-of-paradise flower

Item No. 500710

Bot. name: Strelitzia reginae
Characteristics: Bird-of-paradise flower, also called called crane flower, is a popular houseplant, producing beautiful flowers reminiscent of flying birds. The "Strelitzia reginae" seeds used by us is closely related to the banana plant, which is evident in its similar-looking large fan-like leaves.
Cultivation & care:

Care instructions

Birky contains coconut fiber granulate, clay granulate, compostable planting pot and a plant seed packet.

Carefully peel off the sticker.
Open the seed packet and carefully remove any stringy orange tufts attached to them with a clean knife.
Put the seeds in a glass with luke warm water for about 48 hours.
After 48 hours remove seeds from water and plant the seeds 1-2 cm (1/2 to 1 inch) deep and a few centimetres/several inches apart. Slowly pour about 30 ml of water on the planted seeds.
Place in a bright, warm place and water moderately until germination (approx. 20 ml about every 3 days). The granules should not dry out – avoid waterlogging!
Bird-of-paradise flower seeds are slow to germinate, taking up to 8 weeks to germinate. Continue watering the plants moderately.
It will take 4-6 years for the plant to start blooming.
If the plants get too big, simply transplant them with the compostable pot into a flower pot with some soil. The Birky can then be used as a pen holder, for example!