Bird of paradise Reginae forms a clump of large, oval, long-stalked, and dark green leaves with red essence in each leaf. Unlike other giant birds of paradise which closely resembles the banana plants, the bird of paradise Reginaes stays relatively humble and usually grows around 1.2-1.8m in height. However, the plant successfully brings a tropical accent to outdoor gardening or indoor design, especially during spring and summer when they produce their’ unique and exotic flowers.
SIZE
Pot size: 20cm pots
Width: 50cm
Height: 65-75cm
Weight: 1.5kg
CARE GUIDE
Light:Best grow partial shade or undercover outside and avoid the full sun during summer days as the heat may damage the leaves. The plant is also suitable for growing indoors with indirect sunlight for 4-5 hours daily.
Water:Water regularly twice a week in spring and summer, however, should avoid overwatering or inconsistent watering schedule. Use pots with holes for better drainage and avoid waterlogging the roots. Reduced watering to once every 5-7 days during the cooler month.
Overwatering can cause brown leaves while Underwatering can cause yellow top leaves.
Temperature and humidity:Prefer medium to high humidity and can grow in house temperature. Avoid extended exposure to cold weather as the plant will be damaged from frost.
Food:Use a combination of mixing pots with slowly released fertilizers or liquid fertilizer once a month in spring and summer. Pet-friendly:
Bird of paradise Reginae is mildly toxic to pets but should be kept away from animals and small children.
