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Strelitzia juncea (Strelitzia juncea)
Strelitzia juncea
Strelitzia · Strelitziaceae

Strelitzia juncea, the rush-leaved strelitzia or narrow-leaved bird of paradise, is a monocotyledonous flowering plant that is indigenous to South Africa. This drought-resistant Strelitzia occurs sparingly near Uitenhage, Patensie and just north of Port Elizabeth.

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Classification

Genus
Strelitzia
Family
Strelitziaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical

Strelitzia juncea belongs to the Strelitzia genus within the Strelitziaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions

Species we plant alongside Strelitzia juncea.

Wild Banana (Strelitzia nicolai)
Strelitzia nicolai

Wild Banana

Strelitzia parvifolia (Strelitzia parvifolia)
Strelitzia parvifolia

Strelitzia parvifolia

Crane Flower (Strelitzia reginae)
Strelitzia reginae

Crane Flower

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Further reading

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    Strelitzia juncea taxon photographAtlas of Living Australia image service