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Bird of Paradise care for Indian homes

Strelitzia reginae

Architectural tropical plant with banana-like leaves and striking flowers when mature.

Bright light
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) plant

The essentials

Bird of Paradise care at a glance

Light
Bright light
Water
Every 5-7 days
Difficulty
Medium
Space
Large space, up to 180 cm

Watering needs vary with light, pot size and growing conditions. Check the soil rather than following a fixed schedule.

Make sure it fits your home

Check placement and household safety.

Household safety

Pets: Use caution — keep out of reach.

Children: Use caution — keep out of reach.

Bird of Paradise is treated as mildly toxic to pets if ingested, especially seeds/fruit; keep away from chewing pets and children.

Keep out of reach; remove spent flowers/seed structures indoors.

Placement

Indoors
Good
Balcony
Excellent
Low-light room
Poor
Air conditioning
Medium

Care notes

Give bright light and roomy pot for strong growth

Monsoon risk: Medium.

Humidity needs: Medium.

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What to check at the nursery

Before you buy

  • Choose plants with firm upright leaves and a strong root system.
  • Flowering requires maturity, strong light and space.

Look out for

  • Torn leaves from rough transport
  • Root-bound pot
  • Scale insects
  • Claims of immediate flowering on tiny plants

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