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Bird of Paradise — Houseplants

Strelitzia reginae

Full sun, moderate watering — happiest indoors.

Photograph of Bird of Paradise
iNaturalist via EOL
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium
Difficulty
Demanding
Hardiness
H1b
Season
all year
Height
100–150 cm
Spacing
100 cm
Pets
Toxic to pets

Growing notes

Grows to 1-1.5 metres. Space about 50-100cm apart.

Toxic to pets

The fruit and seeds can cause mild sickness and drowsiness in a pet that eats them.

→ Your vet, Animal PoisonLine, or the Veterinary Poisons Information Service.