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planting bird of paradise seeds Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' SeedsGrow your own tropical paradise with Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' seeds. The Strelitiza Reginae, Orange Bird of Paradise, produces sword shaped leaves, orange flowers and stay relatively shrub like. On the other hand, the Strelitzia Nicolai, or White Bird of Paradise, grows into a tall tree with wider leaves and white flowers. Not sure which one to grow? Try both! Instructions: To plant these seeds, pull the orange tufts out of the seed, you can
Grow your own tropical paradise with Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' seeds. The Strelitiza Reginae, Orange Bird of Paradise, produces sword-shaped leaves, orange flowers and stay relatively shrub-like. On the other hand, the Strelitzia Nicolai, or White Bird of Paradise, grows into a tall tree with wider leaves and white flowers. Not sure which one to grow? Try both!
Instructions:
To plant these seeds, pull the orange tufts out of the seed, you can optionally lightly cut the coat(scarify) the seeds to improve germination, and then pre-soak the seeds in warm-hot water for 1-2 days prior to planting.
Once the seeds have been soaked, plant them in a moist planting medium, cover with a humidity dome(make sure condensation forms on the humidity dome to know it's working correctly), keep consistently >70F, and keep brightly lit and away from direct sunlight.
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
2-3 months |
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depth |
1" |
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spacing |
1-3 seeds per nursery pot or soil pod |
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recommended planter |
2“-4" nursery pot(no terra cotta for germination) |
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time to maturity |
~1 year for plant, 3-4 years until flowers |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
75F - 85F |
About the Plants:
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description |
reginae: bush-like growth, long and big leaves with exotic bright orange flowers resembling a tropical bird nicolai: large tree with larger, more full leaves and white flowers. |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
reginae: 5'-6' nicolai: 30' tall outdoors, <15' in containers |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
mealy bugs, scale, aphids, spider mites |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
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