{"product_id":"strelitzia-reginae-dwarf-5-stk","title":"Dwarf bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae \"Dwarf\") | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dwarf'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dværg paradisfugleblomst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf bird of paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae 'Dwarf'\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare and particularly attractive form of the classic bird of paradise flower. Where the common \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/strelitzia-reginae-fro-10-stk?\" title=\"Paradisblomst (Strelitzia reginae) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can become an impressive and space-consuming plant, this dwarf form is significantly more compact and suitable for cultivation in pots, conservatories, and smaller greenhouses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant develops the same iconic flowers that have made the bird of paradise flower world-famous. The bright orange sepals and blue petals together form the characteristic flower shape, which resembles an exotic bird's head in flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact growth makes \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae 'Dwarf'\u003c\/em\u003e particularly interesting for collectors and plant enthusiasts who want the bird of paradise flower's spectacular blooms without having to set aside space for a large plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e, which can develop into a small tree, and the rare \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/smalbladet-paradisfugleblomst-strelitzia-parvifolia-fro-5-stk?\" title=\"Smalbladet paradisfugleblomst (Strelitzia parvifolia) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, which has a more slender and botanical expression, this dwarf form combines the classic bird of paradise flower's appearance with a more manageable size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae 'Dwarf'\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 jord (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 plant soil is ideal for cultivation. For optimal growth, it is advantageous to use an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-tropisk-500-ml\" title=\"Flydende økologisk gødning til tropiske planter\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species tolerates brief light frost, but in Denmark, it is best grown as a potted plant, greenhouse plant, or conservatory plant. In winter, it should be kept in a bright, frost-free location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven though the plant is smaller than the common form, it still benefits from plenty of light to develop optimally and later be able to bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best under warm conditions. For best results, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirst, remove the orange \"tuft\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSoak in lukewarm water for 24–48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSow in a well-drained soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a temperature 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, though individual seeds may take longer. The young plants grow moderately and gradually develop their characteristic leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with other bird of paradise flowers, it requires patience to grow the plant to a flowering-capable size, but the reward is some of the plant kingdom's most spectacular blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae 'Dwarf'\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental and collector's plant. Its compact size makes it particularly attractive for plant enthusiasts with limited space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of bird of paradise flowers, it represents an exciting and relatively rare variant of one of the world's most iconic flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the reduced size and the classic bird of paradise flowers makes it one of the most interesting forms of \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e. If you are interested in Strelitzia plants in general, you can find our entire collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/strelitzia-fro\" title=\"Frø fra forskellige strelitzia arter\"\u003eStrelitzia seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae 'Dwarf'\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow a compact and exclusive bird of paradise flower entirely from seed – a rare plant with spectacular flowers and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, we managed for the first time to get flowers on our plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cem\u003eSee, for example, our article on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/introduktion-til-paradisfugleblomsterne-strelitzia\"\u003ecare of Strelitzia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/strelitzia\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44121644695820,"sku":"EF-ST-001","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/products\/Strelitziareginae_d04d0d98-2e26-4e2a-86ba-5e3f9d7873e7.jpg?v=1675801146","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/strelitzia-reginae-dwarf-5-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}