Strelitzia
nicolai is a large, lush plant native to the tropical regions of South Africa.
This species is the largest in the genus, capable of reaching up to 10 meters
in height. Plants of the Strelitzia genus are known for their large,
crane-shaped flowers. The striking color and overall appearance of these blooms
have been likened to the vibrant displays of male birds of paradise. Unlike
other bird of paradise species that have pink, orange, and yellow
inflorescences, Strelitzia nicolai is known for its deep blue and creamy white
flowers. The leaves of this plant will often split. These fenestrations are
normal and occur frequently in nature, giving flexibility to leaves and
branches when the wind blows and allowing light to reach the lower leaves on
the plant. It likes full sun or light shade and is resistant to insects
and diseases.
The seeds are
stored in a refrigerator to maintain viability.
Growing
Instructions
The seeds have
a hard seed coat that has to be treated, or scarified, in order for water to
enter the seeds so that they can sprout.
1. To scarify
the seeds, nick or sand the seed coat with sandpaper.
2. Soak the
seed in water for 24 hours.
3. The seeds
like moist, well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half potting soil and half
sand, perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot. Water the mixture so that
it is moist but not wet.
4. Sow the
seeds ½-1 inch deep.
5. Water the
seeds.
6. Place the
pots in an area with warm temperatures in full sun or part shade. The seeds are slow to germinate and can take
8 weeks or more to start to grow.
7. When the
seedlings are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.
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Angel (verified owner) –
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Paul (verified owner) –
WOW!! Not one dud in the bunch!! Shortly after planting they started growing ! These are really great packet of seeds!!!