The bird of paradise tree or shrub ( Caesalpinia spp) is a different genus, not covered in this article. All three have leaves similar to those of banana plants but with longer stems. However, Strelitzia nicolai (giant bird of paradise) grows to 30 feet, while caudata and alba top out at about 20 feet. caudata exhibit blue petals, white sepals, and purple spathes, though the petals can be mauvish on S. reginae has paddle-like leaves compared to S. Although both plants grow to 6 feet high, S. juncea, the petals are blue, the sepals orange, and the spathes a blue-green tone.
Native to South Africa and hardy in USDA zones 9b through 12, the bird of paradise flower ( Strelitzia spp) resembles a bird’s head, with a horizontal “beak” (spathe) from which petals and sepals rise. Related: 10 Huge Houseplants That Make a Statement Bird of Paradise Characteristics Temperature and Humidity: Warm days, cool nights, high humidity Should you be a more patient and thrifty type who likes a challenge, start with the aforementioned pup or with seed. So, if you prefer immediate results from the houseplants in your indoor Eden, purchase a full-sized specimen already in flower.
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