Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' Seeds
Grow your own tropical paradise with Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' seeds. The Strelitiza Reginae, Orange Bird of Paradise, produces sword-shaped leaves, orange flowers and stay relatively shrub-like. On the other hand, the Strelitzia Nicolai, or White Bird of Paradise, grows into a tall tree with wider leaves and white flowers. Not sure which one to grow? Try both!
Instructions:
To plant these seeds, pull the orange tufts out of the seed, you can optionally lightly cut the coat(scarify) the seeds to improve germination, and then pre-soak the seeds in warm-hot water for 1-2 days prior to planting.
Once the seeds have been soaked, plant them in a moist planting medium, cover with a humidity dome(make sure condensation forms on the humidity dome to know it's working correctly), keep consistently >70F, and keep brightly lit and away from direct sunlight.
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
germination time |
2-3 months |
|
depth |
1" |
|
spacing |
1-3 seeds per nursery pot or soil pod |
|
recommended planter |
2“-4" nursery pot(no terra cotta for germination) |
|
time to maturity |
~1 year for plant, 3-4 years until flowers |
|
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
|
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
|
temperature |
75F - 85F |
About the Plants:
|
description |
reginae: bush-like growth, long and big leaves with exotic bright orange flowers resembling a tropical bird nicolai: large tree with larger, more full leaves and white flowers. |
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
|
size of plant |
reginae: 5'-6' nicolai: 30' tall outdoors, <15' in containers |
|
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
|
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
|
temperature |
warm | cool |
|
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
|
pests |
mealy bugs, scale, aphids, spider mites |
|
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Grow your own tropical paradise with Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' seeds. The Strelitiza Reginae, Orange Bird of Paradise, produces sword-shaped leaves, orange flowers and stay relatively shrub-like. On the other hand, the Strelitzia Nicolai, or White Bird of Paradise, grows into a tall tree with wider leaves and white flowers. Not sure which one to grow? Try both!
Instructions:
To plant these seeds, pull the orange tufts out of the seed, you can optionally lightly cut the coat(scarify) the seeds to improve germination, and then pre-soak the seeds in warm-hot water for 1-2 days prior to planting.
Once the seeds have been soaked, plant them in a moist planting medium, cover with a humidity dome(make sure condensation forms on the humidity dome to know it's working correctly), keep consistently >70F, and keep brightly lit and away from direct sunlight.
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
germination time |
2-3 months |
|
depth |
1" |
|
spacing |
1-3 seeds per nursery pot or soil pod |
|
recommended planter |
2“-4" nursery pot(no terra cotta for germination) |
|
time to maturity |
~1 year for plant, 3-4 years until flowers |
|
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
|
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
|
temperature |
75F - 85F |
About the Plants:
|
description |
reginae: bush-like growth, long and big leaves with exotic bright orange flowers resembling a tropical bird nicolai: large tree with larger, more full leaves and white flowers. |
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
|
size of plant |
reginae: 5'-6' nicolai: 30' tall outdoors, <15' in containers |
|
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
|
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
|
temperature |
warm | cool |
|
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
|
pests |
mealy bugs, scale, aphids, spider mites |
|
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Description
Grow your own tropical paradise with Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' seeds. The Strelitiza Reginae, Orange Bird of Paradise, produces sword-shaped leaves, orange flowers and stay relatively shrub-like. On the other hand, the Strelitzia Nicolai, or White Bird of Paradise, grows into a tall tree with wider leaves and white flowers. Not sure which one to grow? Try both!
Instructions:
To plant these seeds, pull the orange tufts out of the seed, you can optionally lightly cut the coat(scarify) the seeds to improve germination, and then pre-soak the seeds in warm-hot water for 1-2 days prior to planting.
Once the seeds have been soaked, plant them in a moist planting medium, cover with a humidity dome(make sure condensation forms on the humidity dome to know it's working correctly), keep consistently >70F, and keep brightly lit and away from direct sunlight.
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
germination time |
2-3 months |
|
depth |
1" |
|
spacing |
1-3 seeds per nursery pot or soil pod |
|
recommended planter |
2“-4" nursery pot(no terra cotta for germination) |
|
time to maturity |
~1 year for plant, 3-4 years until flowers |
|
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
|
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
|
temperature |
75F - 85F |
About the Plants:
|
description |
reginae: bush-like growth, long and big leaves with exotic bright orange flowers resembling a tropical bird nicolai: large tree with larger, more full leaves and white flowers. |
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
|
size of plant |
reginae: 5'-6' nicolai: 30' tall outdoors, <15' in containers |
|
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
|
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
|
temperature |
warm | cool |
|
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
|
pests |
mealy bugs, scale, aphids, spider mites |
|
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
