Strelitzia Bird of Paradise Plant (Orange Flowers) in 10 in. (3 Gal.) Grower Pot

The interesting flowers of this popular tropical shrub are often considered a nature's work of art. Unique exotic orange blooms are often described as a bird in flight, as a colorful crane's head, or even a sunbird drinking water. The slow growing plant forms a clumping habit with thick gray green leaves upon graceful upright stems. Best with partial sun to partial shade, consistently moist soil and high humidity. Grows to be about 4 ft. tall at maturity, extending to 5 ft. when in bloom, with a 3 ft. W spread. An outstanding tropical accent usually used as a dramatic focal point, where it can show off its unusual form and beauty. A fine choice for the garden and outdoor patio pots, where it is often used as the "thriller" in a thriller-spiller-filler container planting.

• Botanical Name:  Strelitzia reginae
• Bold statement with exotic bright orange blooms amongst its green foliage
• Considered wind resistant, tolerates arid climates and coastal sites
• Flowers profusely year round when grown outdoors in warm climates
• Flowers are excellent for cutting
• A tropical plant that will not survive temperatures below 55°F
• Ships in a 10 in. tall and wide black nursery pot and the plant itself is approximately 15 in. tall
• Outdoor hardy in USDA plant zones 9-11 only; in all other zones, grow in a pot and place outdoors only during the warm summer season and bring indoors before temperatures fall below 70°F
• To accommodate mature size or when planting in groups, space 3 ft. away from other plants or structures
• Thrives in fertile well drained soil and a partially sunny site, to grow indoors, place the plant out of direct sun near a warm bright window with a western or southern exposure and provide as much natural light as possible