Bird of paradise
Strelitzia reginae · Birds of paradise · Bird-of-paradise family
Also known as: Crane Flower · Strelitzia
Medium100–200cmNot pet-safe
Bird of paradise care at a glance
Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Bird of paradise
Possible pests on Bird of paradise include Spider mites, Mealybugs and Scale insects. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot. Bird of paradise is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
Disease
- Root rot High
- Leaf spot Low
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Low
A baseline from curated sources, not a command. You decide in the end.
Frequently asked questions about Bird of paradise
- Which pests affect Bird of paradise?
- Possible pests on Bird of paradise include Spider mites, Mealybugs and Scale insects.
- Which diseases affect Bird of paradise?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Leaf spot.
- Is Bird of paradise toxic to cats and dogs?
- Bird of paradise is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Bird of paradise need?
- Bird of paradise has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Bird of paradise need?
- Bird of paradise prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Bird of paradise frost-hardy?
- Bird of paradise is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.