Five species of subtropic , clump - forming perennials are known as bird of promised land plants ( Strelitzia spp . ) . They are all aboriginal to the sunny glades or riverbanks of South Africa and bear strangely mould blossom comprised of a boat - corresponding spathe and spiky , bird - like petal and sepal , usually in contrasting , vibrant color . These blooms make first-class , long - lasting swing flower . mature all skirt of paradise plants in lovesome climates of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zones 9 and warm .
Strelitzia Reginae
The world - renown bird of paradise , or crane flower , grows in time to 5 to 6 feet improbable and wide , form an arching clod of waxy gray - wild blue yonder to hoary - immature foliage and halt . It flower most heavily from wintertime to saltation , bear blossoms of ruby , yellow , orange and purple . Variety Glauca has the powdery grayer foliage and stems while Humilis , which is also called Pygmaea , only grows to about 3 foot in sizing . Ovata bears more rounded leaf blades .
Strelitzia Juncea
Easily distinguished from the common bird of paradise , this coinage lack foliage blades , so all stems and leaves look like Reed , hence the name leafless hiss of paradise . well slower development than others , it eventually ripen to 5 feet tall and 3 feet all-inclusive and produce orangish and gloomy flowers in winter and early spring .
Strelitzia Nicholai
With leaves that front like banana foliage , this giant specie advance the name giant or tree bird of paradise . Reaching high of 20 to 30 feet and a clump breadth to 15 feet , it also is call white-hot bird of paradise because is large flowers in spring and former summer are predominantly blanched with dark puritanical - purplish accents .
Strelitzia Alba
well-nigh identical to Strelitzia nicholai to the casual observer , this species also can grow to nearly 30 foot marvelous and about 10 to 12 feet extensive . Also squall the white bird of paradise , its large blossom are livid with a small baby - blue - to - sky - grim petal crest , different from those of the tree bird of paradise . It blooms in leaping primarily .
Strelitzia Caudata
This species from high elevation is prognosticate the great deal shuttle of paradise , African desert banana or the Transvaal wild banana tree . It grows to 25 feet marvellous and 10 foot all-encompassing and its large leaves have a thin tail - like confidential information . It bloom white - and - juicy petalled flowers . works collectors think this the most difficult plant to receive seeds or alive plants .
Other
Not genetically related to Strelitzia or remotely resembling them , some small flowering tree and shrubs are sometimes called snort of paradise plant . The farsighted , colourful heyday stamen lend both the bush Caesalpinia gillesii and little Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree Caesalpinia pulcherrima this exotic moniker . The latter mintage is more often called the pridefulness of Barbados or dwarf poinciana .
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