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Strelitzia
Name - Pronounced STRE-lit-see-a. Named after Charlotte, Queen of
George III, of the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
Common name - Bird
of Paradise
Description - Tropical plant with huge oval leaves
on long stems and bird-like orange and blue flowers.
Origin - South
Africa
Care Tips - Water frequently in summer, much less in winter
(overwatering in winter can cause root rot). Feed every 14 days in growing season.
Loves sun over 15°C in summer and cooler in winter, 10°C to 13°C.
Enjoys a bright and sunny position.
