BIRD OF PARADISE-ANUAL SEEDS

DESCRIPTION

The bird of paradise plant is a tropical plant that is native to South Africa. It is a member of the family Strelitziaceae, and its scientific name is Strelitzia reginae. The plant is also known as the crane flower or bird’s tongue flower. It is a popular ornamental plant, and is used in landscaping and as a houseplant. The plant grows to a height of 1-2 m (3-6 ft), and has large, showy flowers that are orange and blue in color. The flowers are borne on a stalk that arises from the center of the plant, and they are pollinated by birds. The plant is propagated by seed, and it can also be propagated by division.

Instructions

The best time to sow bird of paradise seeds is in the spring. Fill a seed tray with a well-draining potting mix, and then press the seeds into the mix. Cover the tray with plastic wrap, and place it in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist, but not wet, and the seeds should germinate within two weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, transplant them into individual pots. Bird of paradise plants can be sensitive to transplanting, so it is best to wait until the seedlings are a few inches tall before transplanting them.

The bird of paradise plant typically blooms in the late winter or early spring.

Seeds Per Pack: 50-80
Germination: 90%
Germination: 15-75 days
Optimum soil temperature for germination: 55-70F
Blooming period: March-May
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow
Test Date: 09/19
Average planting success with this species: 60%Height: 12-24 inches

• Gaillardia is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae, native to North and South America.
• It was named after a M. Gaillard de Charentonneau, an 18th-century French magistrate who was a patron of botany