Strelitzia - Bird of Paradise

An easy start with Strelitzia seeds or young plants

Anyone who has ever grown Strelitzia knows it can be

quite challenging. Evanthia has tons of experience and is

happy to do the initial work for you. As Strelitzia said

germination can be tricky, we've been offering Strelitzia

young plants for a quick and easy start. For some regions,

however, ordering young plants is difficult or impossible

because of import restrictions.

31 March 2026

To get you started in the best way possible, we can now offer

your Strelitzia seeds that are pre-treated, scarified and

processed for an easier, more uniform, and more successful

germination. Ask our team for more information about our

seed processing and Evanthia's Strelitzia specialism.

After ordering Strelitzia young plants, it usually the it takes about 14 to 20 weeks for the young plants to be ready to be

shipped to you. Register to receive our stock list to keep an eye on availability on even shorter notice, as we regularly

have high quality young plants of Strelitzia ready for you in our greenhouse, for immediate production. Contact our team

to order and ask them for the Strelitzia cultivation manual if you need one.

Strelitzia, a.k.a. Bird of Paradise, is a popular subtropical foliage plant, well-known for its exotic large, upright,

banana-like leaves and extraordinary flowers. It makes for a great houseplant and can be used outdoors during

warmer period as well. Majestic, grand and impressive... this applies to all three Bird of Paradise varieties offered by

Evanthia. But what exactly is the difference between the Strelitzia varieties? Let's compare!

Strelitzia reginae:

Most well-known variety, widely used for pots and cut flower culture. Strelitzia reginae grows vibrant

orange and blue flowers among its fresh green leaves. Commonly known as Queen's Bird of Paradise.

Strelitzia nicolai: The leaves of S. nicolai are fewer but larger than the more commonly known S. reginae. They

stand up tall and more straight too. S. nicolai grows striking blue and white flowers, nestled within its greyish/green

leaves. Because of its height, Strelitzia nicolai is commonly known as Giant Bird of Paradise.

Strelitzia reginae Mandela's Gold: You can always count on Evanthia to have rare varieties available, that make you

stand out from the rest. Strelitzia Mandela's Gold is one of those varieties you don't come across often. It is

distinguished by its extraordinary golden-yellow flowers and also known as Kirstenbosch Gold. It's strong

growth habit and outstanding leaf color can be compared to the regular S. reginae.

Strelitzia juncea: This strelitzia has the same care as other Strelitzias and is just as easy to keep. The flowers appear in early spring, they are bright orange/blue in color and are about 20 cm tall. They are distinguished from the flowers of the reginae by a red vein at the bottom of the flower.

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