Strelitzia juncea

Narrow-Leaved Bird of Paradise

["Notable for its narrow, rush-like leaves and similar flowers to Strelitzia reginae.", "Prefers full sun and ben drenante soil."]

Guida alla cura

Luce

Full sun to bright light is essential - bird of paradise needs lots of light to flower, and a very bright spot even as a foliage plant. Too little light prevents blooming.

Acqua

Keep the soil evenly moist during active growth, watering when the top 3-4 cm dry out. Reduce in winter. Established plants tolerate some drought but flower and grow best with steady moisture.

Substrato

Rich, fertile, free-draining miscela di terriccio with organic matter.

Temperatura e umidità

Warm, 18-30 °C; keep above 10 °C. Appreciates moderate to high humidity. Mature, slightly pot-bound plants flower best.

Concimazione

A hungry plant - feed every 2 weeks in the growing season with a equilibrato fertilizer to support growth and flowering.

Potatura

rimuovere i vecchi or torn leaves and spent flower stalks at the base. ⚠️ Mildly toxic if ingested (especially the seeds) - keep away from pets.