The commonest of all Birds of Paradise with yellow-orange and blue bird tongue flowers. Gardens, edges, indoor plant. Exotic species native of Africa. Hummingbirds make its pollination. It is extremely spectacular as a cut flower for table centerpieces and bunches of flowers.
Perennial flower with a green foliage of 1-1.5m in height. Green-blue, wide and long spray-shaped leaves. Orange and blue beak-shaped flowers.
Requires a vegetal and neutral soil from cool to humid.
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| Plantation | ||||||||||||
| Flowering |
| Attracts Wildlife | Nectar eating birds |
|---|---|
| Climate Zone | Sub-tropical, Warm areas |
| Flower colour | Orange |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Coastal garden, Cut flower, Edges, Gardening, Gravel Garden, Indoor Plant, Singular, Urban garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist, Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral |
| Soil - Type | Potting mix |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Watering | Regular |

X'mas time
From 24 to 31 December we will stop the expeditions but you can still place your orders on the website and book the available plants.
We will resume shipments from 2 January 2026.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY 2026 !