Bird of Paradise plant profile
Strelitzia reginae
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Bird of Paradise
Set bird of paradise out or move containers outdoors after the last spring frost, once nights stay above the mid-50s F. In zones colder than 10a grow it in a container and overwinter it indoors in a well-lit, sunny spot, kept drier in winter.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Bird of Paradise in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 5 to 8.5
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 36 to 48 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 10a to 12bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: root rot from overwatering, leaf spot, slow to bloom.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Strelitzia reginae (Bird of Paradise, Crane Flower)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.
- Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants: Bird of Paradise Flower (Strelitzia reginae) entry
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. Supports pet-safety verdicts for dogs and cats. Checked 2026-07-18.