![]() Strelitzia reginae and Strelitzia nicolai, its scientific names, were given by Sir Joseph Banks, one of the directors of the royal gardens. This plant is so beloved in South Africa that it’s been grown at their Royal Botanic Gardens since the eighteenth century. There is also a type of bird of paradise, Strelitzia nicolai, that blooms white bird flowers. When the flower blooms each of the petals fan out, and the result looks a lot like a bird in flight. ![]() ![]() Its flowers are made of three bright cantaloupe-orange petals, and three royal blue petals that are fused into one bud. Originating in South Africa, the bird of paradise gets its name from the way its flowers bloom. Bird of Paradise Originsīirds of paradise are hardy, long-lasting plants that will adapt to most indoor environments. By subscribing, I consent to receiving emails.
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