Strelitzia Reginae — Bird of Paradise — Ø12 cm — H40 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Very bright, tolerates direct sunlight. It needs a lot of light to have a chance to bloom indoors.
Is it a toxic plant? Yes, it is toxic to dogs and cats if ingested.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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Strelitzia Reginae — Bird of Paradise — Ø12 cm — H40 cm
🌿 Elegant tropical foliage • 🌺 Spectacular orange and blue flowers • ☀️ Full sun to partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌴 Exotic atmosphere • 🐾 Toxic to pets
The Strelitzia Reginae, also called Bird of Paradise, is a spectacular tropical plant known for its extraordinary orange and blue flowers that resemble the head of an exotic bird in flight. This fascinating plant features large dark green oval leaves borne on long elegant petioles that create a graphic and tropical silhouette, bringing a touch of exoticism and elegance to your urban jungle.
Native to South Africa, the Strelitzia Reginae is a perennial plant from the Strelitziaceae family that can produce its spectacular flowers several times a year once mature (usually after 3-5 years). Its bright orange and electric blue flowers emerge from a green beak-shaped bract and can last several weeks. With a height of 40 cm and a pot diameter of 12 cm, it’s perfect to start your tropical plant collection and grow with you in your urban jungle. Its moderate growth and ease of care make it an ideal choice to bring a spectacular exotic atmosphere.
Which variety of Strelitzia to choose?
The Strelitzia genus offers two main varieties with very different characteristics. Here’s how the Strelitzia Reginae stands out from the Strelitzia Nicolai:
- Strelitzia Reginae (this plant): spectacular orange and blue flowers, compact to medium size (40-150 cm), elegant oval foliage, easier and faster flowering. Perfect for medium spaces and to enjoy the iconic flowers.
- Strelitzia Nicolai: white and blue flowers, very large size (up to 200-300 cm), giant banana-like foliage, majestic habit. Perfect for creating a spectacular XXL focal point in large spaces.
Why choose the Strelitzia Reginae? If you’re looking for the iconic orange and blue flowers of the bird of paradise with a more compact size and easier flowering, the Reginae is the perfect choice. It offers the spectacular exoticism of the Strelitzia in a format better suited to medium spaces.
Exposure & location
The Strelitzia Reginae enjoys full sun to partial shade with bright light to encourage flowering. The more light it receives, the more it will bloom.
- Exposure : full sun to partial shade, bright indirect light, tolerates a few hours of direct sun.
- Ideal : sunny balcony, terrace, bright veranda, living room near a south- or west-facing window.
- Temperature : 15 to 25 °C, tolerates down to 5 °C in winter (above freezing).
- Substrate : rich, well-drained, universal potting soil with perlite or sand.
Verdeia tip: the more bright light it receives, the more likely it is to produce its spectacular flowers.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate; let the substrate dry on the surface between waterings.
- Frequency: about 1-2 times per week in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
- Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: prefers 40-60% humidity, occasionally mist the leaves.
- Fertilizer: once every 2-3 weeks in spring-summer with a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shine.
Patience for flowering — young plants usually bloom after 3-5 years once well established.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
With its elegant tropical foliage and future spectacular orange and blue flowers, the Strelitzia Reginae brings a touch of exoticism and elegance to your urban jungle. It creates a sophisticated tropical focal point.
- To pair with: Monstera, Alocasia, Philodendron, palms, or other tropical plants to create an exotic urban jungle.
- Ideal pot: decorative pot in white ceramic, terracotta, gray, or recycled plastic to highlight the graphic foliage.
- Ambiance: perfect on a sunny balcony, terrace, veranda, bright living room, or as a spectacular tropical accent.
Its graphic foliage and spectacular flowers make it a statement plant perfect for creating an exotic atmosphere.
Verdeia Tips
- Easy to care for — perfect for tropical plant enthusiasts.
- Spectacular orange and blue flowers — iconic and exotic (after 3-5 years).
- Bright light essential — more light = higher chances of flowering.
- Moderate growth — patience to see the plant grow and bloom.
- Avoid excess water — prefers a slightly dry substrate over a waterlogged one.
- Regularly dust the leaves — improves photosynthesis and aesthetics.
- Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger decorative pot.
- Tolerates temporary drought — resilient once established.
- Toxic to animals — keep out of reach of cats and dogs.
- Cut flowers last 2-3 weeks in a vase — spectacular in bouquets.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Strelitzia reginae
- Common name: Strelitzia Reginae, Bird of Paradise, Bird of Paradise flower
- Family: Strelitziaceae
- Origin: South Africa
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H40 cm
- Adult size: up to 100–150 cm indoors
- Exposure: full sun to partial shade, bright indirect light
- Watering: moderate, allow surface to dry between waterings
- Care: easy (perfect for tropical plant enthusiasts)
- Toxicity to animals: toxic
- Decorative style: Tropical / Exotic / Elegant
- Particularity: spectacular orange and blue flowers, graphic tropical foliage, moderate growth, easy to care for
Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. Flowering usually appears after 3-5 years once the plant is well established.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.