{"product_id":"strelitzia-alba-5-stk","title":"White bird of paradise (Strelitzia alba) | seeds, 5 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia alba\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bird of paradise\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bird of paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia alba\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most impressive species in the bird of paradise genus. The species originates from South Africa, where it grows in coastal forests and humid valleys. In the wild, it can develop into a small tree with a height of up to 10 meters, making it one of the largest species in the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant develops large, banana-like leaves and a sturdy trunk, which gives it a tropical and exotic appearance. Compared to the more well-known \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/strelitzia-reginae-fro-10-stk\" title=\"Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia alba\u003c\/em\u003e is significantly larger and more woody in its growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are large and elegant with white petals and dark details. While \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e is known for its orange and blue flowers, \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia alba\u003c\/em\u003e distinguishes itself with its more muted and elegant interplay of colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is often confused with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai-10-stk\" title=\"White bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which also grows very large and has white flowers. Generally, however, \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia alba\u003c\/em\u003e develops fewer side shoots and a more woody growth habit, while \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e often becomes wider and more clump-forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in birds of paradise, you can also explore the rest of our collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/strelitzia-fro\" title=\"Our entire collection of Strelitzia seeds\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/strelitzia-fro\" title=\"Our entire collection of Strelitzia seeds\"\u003eStrelitzia seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, where you will find both classic species, rare collector's plants, and exciting varieties such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/strelitzia-reginae-fro-10-stk\" title=\"Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/strelitzia-reginae-mandelas-gold-5-stk\" title=\"Mandela\" s gold bird of paradise reginae seeds\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/strelitzia-juncea-5-stk\" title=\"Rush-leaved bird of paradise (Strelitzia juncea) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia juncea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai-10-stk\" title=\"White bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/smalbladet-paradisfugleblomst-strelitzia-parvifolia-fro-5-stk\" title=\"Narrow-leaved bird of paradise (Strelitzia parvifolia) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia alba\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun to light partial shade and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained and nutrient-rich soil (we recommend our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/calathea-maranta-jord-mix-5-l\" title=\"Calathea \u0026amp; Maranta soil (5 L)\"\u003eCalathea \u0026amp; Maranta soil\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent watering during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGood air circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWarm and bright conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-drained Mediterranean or tropical potting soil is ideal for cultivation. For optimal growth, an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-tropisk-500-ml\" title=\"Liquid organic fertilizer for tropical plants\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e can be used throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species can tolerate brief, light frost, but in Denmark, it is best grown as a container plant, greenhouse plant, or conservatory plant. In winter, it should be kept in a bright and frost-free location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the plant's potential size, ample space should eventually be allocated for both the root system and the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia alba\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best under warm conditions. For the best results, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirst, remove the orange \"tuft\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSoaking in lukewarm water for 24–48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSowing in a well-drained soil mixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature of 22–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist, but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically occurs within 4–12 weeks, but some seeds may take longer. The young plants will gradually develop their characteristic broad leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with other birds of paradise, it requires patience to grow the plant to flowering size, but the result is one of the most impressive species in the genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector's value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia alba\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental and collector's plant. The combination of its woody growth, enormous leaves, and elegant white flowers makes the species particularly attractive to collectors of exotic plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bird of paradise enthusiasts, it represents an exciting contrast to the more colorful species and cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant also serves as an impressive focal point in larger greenhouses, conservatories, and subtropical plant collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia alba\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow a majestic and rarely cultivated bird of paradise entirely from seed – a species with impressive size, elegant flowers, and high collector's value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cem\u003eSee also our article on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/introduktion-til-paradisfugleblomsterne-strelitzia\"\u003ecaring for Strelitzia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44121521357068,"sku":"EF-ST-002","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/products\/Strelitziaalba.jpg?v=1675799410","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/strelitzia-alba-5-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}