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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.
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Further reading
- 01Strelitzia juncea taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
