Bird-of-paradise flower

Item No. 297517

Bot. name: Strelitzia reginae
Characteristics: Bird-of-paradise flower, also called called crane flower, is a popular houseplant, producing beautiful flowers reminiscent of flying birds. The "Strelitzia reginae" seeds used by us is closely related to the banana plant, which is evident in its similar-looking large fan-like leaves.
Cultivation & care:

Care instructions

ecocube contains coconut fiber granulate, clay granulate, compostable planting cup and plant seed packet.

Remove the paper sleeve from the ecocube and pull back sticker. Open the seed packet and carefully remove any stringy orange tufts attached to them with a clean knife.
Put seeds in a glass with luke warm water for 48 hours.
After 48 hours remove seeds from water and plant the seeds 1-2 cm (1/2 to 1 inch) deep and a few centimetres/several inches apart. Carefully pour about 30 ml of water on the planted seeds.
Keep the ecocube in a bright, warm place and water moderately until plants are germinating (approx. 20 ml every 3 days). Make sure that the granulate doesn't dry up – avoid waterlogging!
Bird-of-paradise flower seeds are slow to germinate, taking up to 8 weeks to germinate. Continue to water moderately.
As soon as the plant outgrows the ecocube (after about 12 months), repot your plant by simply placing the entire ecocube in a flower pot with some soil. The ecocube will slowly decompose and turn into a valuable fertilizer for the plant. Alternatively, it is also possible to just repot your plant with its compostable planting cup. You can also use your empty cube as a pen holder!
It will take 4-6 years for the plant to start blooming.