Strelitzia juncea

Strelitzia juncea is an exclusive, sculptural foliage plant with a striking architectural character. Instead of the broad, banana-like leaves found in other Strelitzia species, this plant features round, sturdy, leafless stems reminiscent of graceful rushes. This unique growth habit makes Strelitzia juncea a true eye-catcher in modern gardens, patios, and high-end interior landscaping. Originally, Strelitzia juncea grows in the dry, sun-drenched regions of South Africa. There, the plant is excellently adapted to rocky terrain, intense sun, and limited water supply – making it highly suitable for climate-resilient planting and applications in drought-prone areas. The flowers – when they appear – are just as striking orange/blue as those of Strelitzia reginae, offering an exciting contrast to the plant's leaf structure. These flowers typically appear only after several years, under ideal conditions. Internationally, Strelitzia juncea is known by names such as: Bird of paradise, Needle-leaved Strelitzia, Rush-leaved Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia juncea, Paradise Flower, Crane Flower. Evanthia offers Strelitzia juncea starting material year-round, both as seeds and as young plants from seed. Growing plugs from Strelitzia seeds can be quite a challenge. Evanthia has extensive experience and is happy to do the work for you. For a quick and easy start, order Strelitzia young plants. Ask our team for the Strelitzia cultivation manual for commercial production. View all Strelitzias in the Evanthia assortment.