Strelitzia Juncea 極楽鳥 ゴクラクチョウカ属 Bird of Paradise (JAPAN)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

PRODUCT MEASUREMENT

• Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
• 120cm for POT SIZE 23cm(Ø)
• 160cm for POT SIZE 28cm(Ø)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Strelitzia Juncea, the rush-leaved strelitzia or narrow-leaved bird of paradise, is a monocotyledonous flowering plant that is indigenous to South Africa.
• This drought-resistant Strelitzia occurs sparingly near Uitenhage, Patensie, and just north of Port Elizabeth.
• A slow-growing, highly sought after, drought-resistant plant with grey-green, tall, rush-like leaf stalks.
• As younger plants, they look very similar to Strelitzia reginae but as they age the paddle or leaf, grows smaller and disappears, and they grow into the rush or reed stage.
• It bears the same striking orange and purple bird-like flowers as Strelitzia reginae.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• It will produce its best growth in fertile, well-draining soil that has been enhanced with organic matter such as well-rotted manure or compost.
• You can also apply liquid fertilizer into the soil before planting, according to the manufacturer's directions.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Fertilize once a month with an all-purpose liquid feed.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• It can handle light levels from direct sunlight to low indirect light.
• It will flourish in a sunny spot.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Keep the soil moist, but not soggy during the spring through fall.

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