There are five Strelitzia species, but only two are commonly grown as indoor plants: S. reginae (orange bird of paradise)andS. nicolai (white bird of paradise). 1. Strelitzia reginae 'Gl… See more

Birds of paradise flowers last for about three weeks before dropping their petals and dying. Remove old or damaged plant matter. This is the best way to thin the leaves. Re… See more

The best ways to propagate birds of paradise are by division and sowing seeds. Division is easier and quicker than growing from seed. It's best to use mature plants that have p… See more

Be patient when growing strelitzia from seeds. It can take two months for the seeds to germinate. Take these steps: 1. Soak seeds in room-temperature water for 24 to 48 hours b… See more