species 19,221 observations

Common Bird-of-paradise Flower

Strelitzia reginae

Field notes

Strelitzia reginae, commonly known as the crane flower, bird of paradise, or isigude in Nguni, is a species of flowering plant native to the Cape Provinces and KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. An evergreen perennial, it is widely cultivated for its dramatic flowers. In temperate areas it is a popular houseplant.

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5 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Latania Scale 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Song Sparrow, Green Anole, Anna's Hummingbird, Cloudless Sulphur 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Rabbits
Habit: Clumping Multi stemmed
Plant type: Houseplant Perennial

From NC State Extension.