Strelitzia reginae (Bird of paradise)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Strelitzia Reginae and Strelitzia Nicolai? The Reginae produces the iconic orange and blue bird of paradise flowers and stays compact (100–150 cm at maturity). The Nicolai produces white and blue flowers and can reach 200 to 300 cm — it’s the giant version with banana-like foliage. If you want colorful flowers in a medium space, choose the Reginae.
Can you grow a Strelitzia Reginae on a balcony? Yes — it’s actually the ideal spot if your balcony gets plenty of sun. It tolerates a few hours of direct sunlight, enjoys fresh air, and its graphic foliage creates an instant tropical effect outdoors. Bring it inside in winter if temperatures drop below 5 °C in your area.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
ZEN ARRIVAL GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Graphic dark green tropical foliage • 🌺 Spectacular orange and blue flowers at maturity • ☀️ Full sun to partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 2 sizes available
The Strelitzia reginae (bird of paradise) is a spectacular tropical plant native to South Africa. Its large, oval dark green leaves, carried on long, elegant petioles, create an immediately recognizable graphic, tropical silhouette. At maturity — generally after 3 to 5 years — the plant produces its iconic bright orange and electric blue flowers, among the most spectacular in the tropical plant collection.
Vigorous and easy to care for, it thrives equally well indoors in bright light or outdoors on a sunny balcony or terrace — one of the few tropical plants that tolerates direct sun and draws on it to prepare for flowering.
Which Strelitzia variety should you choose?
The Strelitzia collection offers two varieties with very different characteristics:
- Strelitzia reginae (this plant) — iconic orange and blue flowers, compact to medium size, flowers more readily. The quintessential flowering version, suited to most interiors and balconies.
- Strelitzia nicolai — white and blue flowers, very large size (200 to 300 cm), giant banana-like foliage, majestic habit. The XXL version for large spaces.
Light & placement
Strelitzia reginae needs as much bright light as possible to develop properly and potentially flower — this is the number one factor. The more light it receives, the more vigorous its growth and the greater its chances of flowering. In a location that is too dark, it survives but will never flower.
- Light: full sun to bright partial shade — tolerates a few hours of direct sun each day.
- Ideal: sunny balcony, terrace, conservatory, or living room near a south- or west-facing window.
- Temperature: 15 to 25 °C — tolerates temperatures down to 5 °C in winter, frost-free.
- Substrate: rich, well-drained — universal potting soil with perlite or sand.
A south-facing window is its ideal indoor location — a few hours of direct sun each day stimulate growth and prepare flowering much more effectively than constant indirect light.
Watering & care
Strelitzia reginae tolerates temporary drought well — its rhizomes store water. Excess water is far more dangerous than too little. It flowers better when it is slightly root-bound — do not repot too early and limit increases in pot size so as not to delay flowering. Upon delivery, let it acclimatize gradually to its new location before exposing it to full sun. It is also one of the easiest large indoor plants to integrate into a space thanks to its upright, airy habit.
- Watering: moderate — let the surface of the substrate dry between waterings.
- Frequency: 1 to 2 times a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: essential — pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
- Fertilizer: every 2 to 3 weeks in spring and summer with a liquid fertilizer for flowering plants.
- Cleaning: gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shine.
- Repotting: wait until the roots emerge from the pot — a slightly root-bound Strelitzia flowers better than a plant in a pot that is too large.
The first orange and blue flowers generally appear after 3 to 5 years once well established — the graphic leaves are already highly decorative during this period, and flowering, when it arrives, can last several weeks.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
Its graphic tropical foliage creates impact well before flowering. It works equally well in a tropical arrangement or as a standalone plant in a large pot on a terrace.
- For an XXL tropical arrangement with complementary foliage, pair it with an Alocasia macrorrhiza and a Philodendron Imperial Green — three large tropical plants with very distinct leaf shapes (lanceolate/heart-shaped/oval) create a dense, cohesive urban jungle. Other arrangements are possible with our tropical combinations.
- To save time with an arrangement that is already assembled, the Monstera + Alocasia + Strelitzia bundle brings together three complementary tropical plants ready to be placed together.
- To enhance the dark green foliage in a contrasting pot, the Elho Brussels anthracite decorative pot provides a matte dark background that intensifies the deep green of the leaves and anticipates the contrast with the future orange flowers.
- For an XXL tropical duo, the Strelitzia nicolai + Alocasia bundle offers two large plants already paired for immediate impact in a large space.
Strelitzia reginae is also beautiful outdoors in summer — place it on the terrace from May to September to give it maximum sunlight, accelerating its growth and preparing flowering in the following years.
Verdeia tips
- Place it in the brightest spot available: light is the determining factor for flowering — a few hours of direct sun each day in a living room or on a south-facing balcony significantly accelerate development and reduce the time before the first orange and blue flowers.
- Do not repot too early: Strelitzia flowers better when its roots are slightly root-bound — wait until the roots clearly emerge from the pot before changing containers, and increase the pot size by only one size at a time so as not to unnecessarily delay flowering.
- Move it outdoors from May to September: a summer spent in full sun on a terrace or balcony is the best investment for flowering in the following years — direct summer sunlight replenishes the plant's energy reserves much more effectively than even a very bright interior.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Strelitzia reginae
- Common name: Bird of paradise
- Origin: South Africa
- Size S: H40 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
- Size M: H50 cm | Pot Ø17 cm
- Mature size: up to 100–150 cm indoors
- Light: full sun to bright partial shade
- Watering: moderate, dry surface between waterings
- Care: easy
- Toxicity to animals: toxic
- Decorative style: Tropical / Exotic / Elegant
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Flowering generally appears after 3 to 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?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
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 should I 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.