How to grow the exotic 'Crane Flower' (Strelitzia)
Bird of Paradise Mastery
20-30 min
Spring or Monsoon
Difficulty: Medium
Growth Snapshot
Core care pillars at a glance
The Full Picture
Strelitzia reginae is famous for its flowers that look like a tropical bird in flight. In Lucknow, it is a sturdy outdoor plant. It loves the sun but needs patience—it can take 3-4 years to bloom from a small plant. The key is to keep it 'crowded'. Unlike other plants, Bird of Paradise blooms best when it is slightly root-bound in its pot.