Very Easy GIANT WHITE BIRD of PARADISE SEEDS (Strelitzia nicolai) - Bonsai Seeds

 

Item specifics

Seller Notes
“Giant White Bird of Paradise is a Very Popular & Prevalent Flowering Plant with Banana Leaves that ... Read moreabout the seller notes
Climate
Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean, Tropical Wet, Tropical Wet & Dry
Planting Time
Varies
Common Name
Giant White Bird of Paradise Flower Banana Leaf Plant Seeds
Custom Bundle
No
Color
Black, Blue, Green, White
Indoor/Outdoor
Indoor & Outdoor
Growth Habit
Climbing
MPN
N/A
Soil Type
Must be Well Draining, Chalk, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt
Brand
SeedHead
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer
Type
Giant White Bird of Paradise Flower Banana Leaf Houseplant Seeds
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering
Medium
Genus
Strelitzia
Sunlight
Partial Shade, Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Features
Air Purifying, Draught Resistant, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Flowering
Cultivating Difficulty
Moderate

 

Item description from the seller

 

GIANT WHITE BIRD of PARADISE SEEDS

(Strelitzia nicolai)

 Tropical Banana Flower Plant

 Giant White Bird of Paradise is a Very Popular & Prevalent Flowering Plant with Banana Leaves that Really Gives a Tropical Landscaping Accent Outside in USDA Hardiness Zones 9b-12, & Also Makes a Stunning Houseplant if you're Looking for a Tropical Plant that Really Stands Out! Named for it's Stunning White Flowers, the Plant Grows in Climbing Clumps as it's Underground Stem Divides, While the Foliage Grows in a Fan-Like Pattern and is Actually a Species Very Closely Related to Banana Plants. A Healthy, Mature Plant can Produce up to 36 Flowers Spikes Each Year. In Ideal Conditions, they Will Bloom All Year-Round. It can reach heights of 20' Feet tall in the right conditions. Named for its stunning white flowers, the plant grows slowly in clumps as it's underground stem divides, while the foliage grows in a fan-like pattern and is a species of banana plants. Flowers are produced in groups of one to three on long stalks. The seeds look extraterrestrial with wild orange fuzz on the ends as pictured above. Bird of paradise plants are also known as crane flowers, a more precise description of the shape of their blooms. The plants bloom off and on year round in suitable climates. Mature, healthy plants can produce up to 36 flower spikes a year, which will last for weeks. Once considered part of the banana family, these plants have escaped this lowly fate and now have their own family – the Strelitziaceae. These plants are low maintenance which makes them valuable for urban landscaping. They are commonly seen growing in traffic islands and in gardens in apartment complexes in California. Even better is their tendency to stay put. Unlike tree roots that will eventually lift sidewalks, bird of paradise roots do not thicken as the plants age. Bird of paradise plants grow wild among other shrubs along riverbanks in many parts of South Africa, and are important sources of nectar for birds. 

Bird of Paradise Germination:

1) Knick the seed shells with a file or small knife and soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 3 days. Change water daily.

2) Remove the bright orange tuft of hairs after you have soaked the seeds.

3) Use a heated propagator to keep a bottom heat of 85-90°F. This will help increase the germination rate and speed.

4) Seeds should be planted 1 Inch deep in moistened, high quality potting mix. Cover the pot with plastic to retain humidity and keep the soil moist. Uncover daily for a few minuntes of fresh air. The seeds should germinate in one to three months if kept moist. Be patient as with any Tropical or Exotic, germination times are always erratic. Don't toss any early as they all have their own time as They're well worth your wait.

Germinación de las semillas de ave del paraíso:

1) Rasque las cáscaras de las semillas con una lima o un cuchillo pequeño y sumerja las semillas en agua tibia durante 3 días. Cambie el agua a diario.

2) Retire el mechón de pelos de color naranja brillante después de haber remojado las semillas.

3) Use un propagador calentado para mantener una temperatura inferior de 85-90 °F. Esto ayudará a aumentar la tasa y velocidad de germinación.

 

4) Las semillas deben plantarse a 1 pulgada de profundidad en una mezcla para macetas humedecida de alta calidad. Cubra la maceta con plástico para retener la humedad y mantener la tierra húmeda. Destape todos los días para que entre aire fresco durante unos minutos. Las semillas deberían germinar en uno a tres meses si se mantienen húmedas. Tenga paciencia, como con cualquier planta tropical o exótica, los tiempos de germinación siempre son erráticos. No deseche ninguna antes de tiempo, ya que todas tienen su propio tiempo y vale la pena esperar.