Thursday, July 10, 2014

Giant Bird of Paradise- Strelitzia nicolai

Strelitzia nicolai


  • Botanical name is Strelitzia nicolai. Common names are Giant Bird of Paradise, Natal Strelitzia and Wild Strelitzia. It grows in Lahore (USA Hardiness Zone 10a- 10b). Belongs to Sterlitziaceae family. 



Can thrive under sun and partial shade.
Photo by Rashad.


Color of bloom- white, dark blue or purple.
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A painted view. Photo by Rashad.

Can attain a height of 10- 15 feet.
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Evergreen. Can be grown indoors.
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Needs average water. Photo by Rashad.

Attractive to birds, bees and butterflies. Photo by Rashad.

Bloom late spring and summer.
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