Strelitzia reginae ‘Mandela’s Gold’
bird of paradise
Yellow bird of paradise is a Strelitzia reginae selection. Long-lasting cut flowers. Name honors Nelson Mandela. Blooms fall-spring.
 Altura | 3–5 pies |
|---|---|
 Ancho | 3–6 pies |
 Tolera | Costa, Veranos frescos, Sequía, Calor, Espacios angostos, Macetas, Descuido, Sal, Viento |
 Riego | Bajo |
While the bird of paradise looks lush and tropical, don't underestimate its durability. When you repot your bird of paradise you'll see many succulent taproots; these make this plant incredibly drought tolerant. Once established, this plant easily grows with no additional water (in coastal California); we often see them in abandoned lots, surviving. However, they do look quite stressed and to be lush the'll want deep regular watering to establish for several years, especially during dry months. Moving forward they should be watered when mostly dry. Look for cupped leaves and a dull plant as a signs of underwatering. This will probably land in the one to three week watering cycle. | |
 Resiste hasta | 25 °F |
 Exposición | Sombra total – Pleno sol |
 Características | Forma matas, Con flores, Tropical |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para plantar, En maceta: tierra para macetas, Tolera suelo pesado, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Uso general |
 Origen | Este de Sudáfrica |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 9, 13–24, H1, H2 |
Notas de cultivo
Thin out the older leaves as they turn brown. Dead head spent flowers at the base of their long stalks.
Mature plants can be divided, though this is a laborious task done with a long saws all blade. Some say that bigger clumps bloom with more flowers as well.
Tolerates wind much better than the giant bird of paradise.
The plant will open up more, with longer leaves and fewer larger flowers if grown in a shady position.
Interés especial
The common name of this plant refers to its flower resembling a crested tropical bird. Interestingly, the plant is also pollinated by sunbirds its native range. Occasionally you'll see the flowers drip nectar, which attracts these birds.
Esta información refleja las observaciones de Grubb and Nadler y de nuestra comunidad de amantes de las plantas. Siempre tomamos en cuenta las aportaciones de otros horticultores y agradecemos los comentarios de quienes tengan más información sobre el cultivo de esta planta.
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