Home Garden article on Birds of ParadiseBirds of Paradise - strelitzia reginae cultivation Birds of Paradise Taxonomy Cultivation of Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise propagation and flowering Diseases and Pests affecting Strelitza Reginae Strelitza Reginae Harvesting and pre-harvesting Agri and envt articles for you. Warehousing in IndiaArticle on agricultural marketing in india and its systems. This article explains Scientific Marketing of Farm Products ... Latest agricultural articlesBiomass briquetting and utilization Features of garden - floral clocks, japanese lanterns, fountains etc. Features of garden - furnitures, bridges, seats, bird baths and sundials Features of garden - fences, garden gates, arches and walls Features of garden - greenhouse, summer house, steps etc features of garden - terrace garden, kitchen garden, children garden Different gardens - water garden, bog garden and wild garden Features of a flower garden Designing a flower garden (contd) How to design a flower garden Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) flower - floriculture articleArticle Contents Preface I. Birds of Paradise Introduction II. Birds of Paradise Taxonomy III. Climate and Soil for Strelitzia Reginae IV. Cultivation of Strelitzia Reginae 1.Planting of Birds of Paradise 2.Manure and fertilizer 3.Irrigation and inter-cropping V. Propagation of Birds of Paradise flower VI. Flowering VII. Diseases and Pests VIII. Harvesting and Post Harvest Handling IX. Conclusion Preface![]() With the improvement of standard of living of the people, flowers have taken a Important place m their life style. Though this is limited to very few persons still it holds a good position. The flower has a good aesthetic value, it also freshens the surrounding wherever, it is kept. This article describes the cultivation of bird of paradise in detail. IntroductionBird of paradise flower (Strelitzia reginae) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant grown in the regions having moderate climate. The brilliant colour and unusual appearance of the flowers have made it exceptionally popular as cut-flower. Plants are, therefore cultivated in many parts of the world in order to produce inflorescence for both local and export markets. Bird-of-paradise occupies a place of pride in the garden and is an important choice for landscaping. In the background of a herbaceous border, in front of a shrubbery or along the side of a tank of lilypool, a highly delightful effect is developed when in flower. It can also be grown in pots. Strelitzia is indigenous to South Africa. The name comes from remarkably shaped and coloured flower clusters, like the crested head of a bird. The genus is named in honour of Queen Charlotte Sophia, the wife of King George III, who was also the Duchess of Meaklinburg-Strelitz, a patron of botany. Next : Birds of Paradise Taxonomy | |||||||