Bird of paradise is one of the most colourful plants in the world. They are so because of their spectacular shape that resembles bird’s beak and plumage. That is why they are also named as crane flowers. These are one of the most beautiful exotic flowers. They naturally occur in South Africa. These are considered as symbol of tropical flowers.
Bird of Paradise
Florists like them because of their bright colours and unusual shape and extensively use in flower arrangements. These are useful as midsized staples but they do not stay fresh more than a week. This flower is a popular symbol of paradise. It is an exceptionally attractive flower for landscapes. Leaves of plant resembles to small banana leaves. That is why they are classified in family of banana, Musaceae. The leaves are waxy, thick and glossy and evergreen thus making is attractive ornamental plant. These flowers are produced on horizontal inflorescence. The plant grows to a height of 5 feet. The flowers are produced on top of pedicles. The plant has three orange sepals and three modified blue petals. Two petals join and form a structure similar to arrowhead.
The female part is is extension of blue tongue, away from stamens. Sunbird is its common pollinator. When pollinator lands on flower, it deposits pollens on breast of bird. When the bird moves to other flower, the pollens are transmitted.
Popular varieties of bird of paradise are white birds of paradise, African desert banana, giant birds of paradise and cane lily.
Moistened soil is needed in summer and spring while in fall and winter let them dry out slightly before watering again. They need indoor temperature of almost 50◦ F. In spring and summer they need fertilizing every other week with water soluble fertilizer. Peat based potting soil is more suitable. Prune flower delivery rome out the plant in fall and winter. Bird of paradise has active growth. Shift the plant to pots; it will give them plenty of room for growth.
They need sufficient sunlight. Regular watering will improve root system of plant. Feed the plant growth season in spring with slow release pellets or liquid fertilizer. To prolong the vase life, flower preservatives are used.
The plant can be propagated through division as well as through seeds. But propagation through division is easier. They can be grown inside easily. The biggest drawback of this flower is that it start flowering after 3 to 5 years of planting. It is relatively pest free plant. Occasionally it is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars or snails. Possibility of fungal leaf is also there.
Bird of Paradise
Florists like them because of their bright colours and unusual shape and extensively use in flower arrangements. These are useful as midsized staples but they do not stay fresh more than a week. This flower is a popular symbol of paradise. It is an exceptionally attractive flower for landscapes. Leaves of plant resembles to small banana leaves. That is why they are classified in family of banana, Musaceae. The leaves are waxy, thick and glossy and evergreen thus making is attractive ornamental plant. These flowers are produced on horizontal inflorescence. The plant grows to a height of 5 feet. The flowers are produced on top of pedicles. The plant has three orange sepals and three modified blue petals. Two petals join and form a structure similar to arrowhead.
The female part is is extension of blue tongue, away from stamens. Sunbird is its common pollinator. When pollinator lands on flower, it deposits pollens on breast of bird. When the bird moves to other flower, the pollens are transmitted.
Popular varieties of bird of paradise are white birds of paradise, African desert banana, giant birds of paradise and cane lily.
Moistened soil is needed in summer and spring while in fall and winter let them dry out slightly before watering again. They need indoor temperature of almost 50◦ F. In spring and summer they need fertilizing every other week with water soluble fertilizer. Peat based potting soil is more suitable. Prune flower delivery rome out the plant in fall and winter. Bird of paradise has active growth. Shift the plant to pots; it will give them plenty of room for growth.
They need sufficient sunlight. Regular watering will improve root system of plant. Feed the plant growth season in spring with slow release pellets or liquid fertilizer. To prolong the vase life, flower preservatives are used.
The plant can be propagated through division as well as through seeds. But propagation through division is easier. They can be grown inside easily. The biggest drawback of this flower is that it start flowering after 3 to 5 years of planting. It is relatively pest free plant. Occasionally it is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars or snails. Possibility of fungal leaf is also there.
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