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STRELITZIA nicolai - 1000 Seed
Giant White Bird of Paradise
Family: Strelitziaceae
Characteristics: Shrub 6 m spread 2 m
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Related to Stelitzia reginae this close cousin is a much larger plant forming huge clumps of tall striking foliage to 6 metres with large flowers that resemble birds' heads. Popular for use in floral arrangements.
Very hardy with large dramatic leaves for a true tropical effect. Excellent for surrounding pools.
Prefers light to medium well-drained soil in an open sunny position, drought and frost tender.
Named after the Russian Emperor Nicholas the first.
Originates from South Africa.
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Seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn avoiding the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination is around 25°C for this species.
Strelitzia is easy to grow from seed if follow these notes.
Seeds develop a hard coat that prevents germination.
- Nick seed with a sharp knife or abrade with coarse sandpaper.
- Soak seed 24 hours in warm water and remove the bright orange hairs attached to one end.
- Sow seed 1cm deep.
- Water with fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi-shaded position to avoid dying out.
- Keep warm & moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
- Germination generally occurs in around 4-8 weeks @ 25°C.
Note: Some research has shown it may also be beneficial to place the seed in a plastic bag and place it in the refrigerator for two weeks prior to the process note.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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