Bird of Paradise I see for sale in Toronto are the  Strelitzia nicolai  variety which aren’t extremely house-friendly. Because they grow up to 30ft and can’t be clip to contain its size.

My theory as to why Strelitzia nicolai is so frequently available is because junior plants grow impressively large quickly. If you do plant on homing a Strelitzia nicolai and don’t have the space to house for the eventual 30ft frame, treat them as passing guests. Enjoy them as much as you can, but know the truth that they may bear long term.

 

Bird of paradise Reginae vs Nicolai varieties:

Reginae produces yellow flower and only grow to 6ft where as the aforementioned Nicolai get larger to 30ft and furnish white flowers. For indoors, I would highly suggested going for the less common Reginae as they’re much, much smaller and easy to manag e if you have ample light.

Plant Care:

LIGHT:

 

As light as you can give it. Acclimatize it to some direct light.

 

Watering:

 

Keep damp but liberal of drying out. Not very sensitive to humidity.

 

Temperature:

 

Above 15°C, not rime tolerant.

 

Soil:

 

All motive potting mix.

Growth & Fertilizing:

Strelitzia grow new leaves from the marrow and occasionally whelp may form at the base. These plants are very slow growing, putting out out a new leaf. The best drug to a slow flag is simply patience.

Fertilizing:

Strelitzia are large feeders and require regular fertilizing during growing spice. I use a poise fertilizer  or top the soil with dressing, mix in a slow release organic fertilizer.

peaking Through:

Bird of paradise really takes its time: the unraveling of a new leaf can take exectly months. If your new leaf is steady, just wait it out. So long as there isn’t stain, it’s perfectly normal.

Unfurling Leaf:

The new kind leaf starts as a lively chartreuse shade, then gradually turns a great green.

Troubleshooting:

Tears on Leaves:

Totally normal: these leaves were designed to cut to lighten high winds, Otherwise the plant would root out However, if you’re experiencing shred on a new young leaf, your plant isn’t getting bright ample light.

Large Floppy Leaves:

Not enough light: the spoon will enlarge to maximize for photosynthesis. This is often fulfil by fine and long petioles which cannot support the mass, and bow down.

Leaf Curling Inwards:

Reaction to hot heat in the mean of the day Otherwise, it’s show wilt and needs to be watered.

Conclusion:

99 of Bird of Paradise I see for sale in Toronto. Light, Watering and Temperature are the basic needs of Bird of paradise.