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Strelitzia reginae
Crane Flower
Strelitzia · Strelitziaceae
Strelitzia reginae, commonly known as the crane flower, bird of paradise, or isigude in Nguni, is a species of flowering plant native to the Cape Provinces and KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. An evergreen perennial, it is widely cultivated for its dramatic flowers.
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Classification
Genus
Strelitzia
Family
Strelitziaceae
Common name
Crane Flower
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Strelitzia reginae 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 Crane Flower.
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Further reading
- 01Strelitzia reginae taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
