Light
Very bright light with a few hours of direct sun. In low light it grows leaves but no flowers.
FlowerLegendary
Bird of paradise plant care
Strelitzia reginae
Bird of paradise is a South African plant whose orange and blue flower looks like the head of a bird in flight. It lives happily in a pot, but it needs years and plenty of light to bloom.
At a glance
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Needs care
- Pot25 litres
From seed to harvest
In Verda these six stages pass in real time. It keeps growing while you are away.
- Seed1/6
- Sprout2/6
- Leafing out3/6
- Budding4/6
- Opening5/6
- In full bloom6/6
Care
For growing it in a pot, on a balcony or a windowsill.
Pot
It blooms better slightly pot-bound; do not repot too often.
Water
In summer when the top of the soil is dry, less often in winter.
Temperature
Bring it in below 10 °C.
In the game
In Verda the bird of paradise is a legendary flower and one of the showiest species.
Its traits
Tasty
Fragrant
Healing
Showy
Verda
A cozy village farm: plant seeds, harvest, and fill the villagers' orders.
Bird of paradise and more than 40 other plants are waiting for you.
