Strelitzia, Dwarf Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Crane Flower 'Dwarf'

Strelitziareginae

Genus
Strelitzia (stre-LITZ-ee-uh)
Species
reginae (ree-JIN-ay-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Orange
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Honolulu, Hawaii(2 reports)

MILILANI, Hawaii

Pukalani, Hawaii

Brownsville, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Galveston, Texas

Houston, Texas

Humble, Texas

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| November 2014 | positive

This is dwarf form of the common Strelitzia reginae which is very hard to find. It is said to reach only 30 to 90cm in height. It is very...Read More

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