{"product_id":"strelitzia-reginae-mandelas-gold-5-stk","title":"Mandela's Gold bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae \"Mandela's Gold\") | seeds, 5 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 'Mandela's Gold'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandelas paradisblomst, gul paradisfugleblomst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandela's Gold bird of paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most sought-after bird of paradise flowers in the world. The variety is known for its spectacular flowers, where the classic orange petals are replaced by a rare golden-yellow color combined with the characteristic blue details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual color variant was originally selected and preserved by botanical gardens in South Africa. The variety was later named in honor of Nelson Mandela and is today one of the most well-known and coveted cultivars of the bird of paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant develops the same elegant, banana-like leaves as 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, but the flowers provide a completely different expression. Where the classic bird of paradise combines orange and blue colors, 'Mandela's Gold' appears in golden shades that make the plant a natural focal point in any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of bird of paradise flowers, it is an obvious addition to other species such as \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia juncea\u003c\/em\u003e, and the rare \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e. See our entire selection of Strelitzia seeds \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/strelitzia-fro\" title=\"Hele udvalget af strelitzia frø\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'\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)\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEven 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=\"Økologisk gødning (Tropisk) | 500 ml\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e can be advantageously used throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species can withstand brief, light frost, but in Denmark, it is best grown as a container plant, greenhouse plant, or conservatory plant. In winter, it should be overwintered in a bright and frost-free location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more light the plant receives, the better the growth development and the potential for flowering on older plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae \"Mandela's Gold\"\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best under warm conditions. For the best result, it is recommended to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirst, remove the orange \"tuft\" from the seeds\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, but some seeds may take longer. The young plants gradually develop the characteristic broad leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that flowering is only achieved on older plants, and cultivating bird of paradise flowers requires patience. In return, you are rewarded with some of the plant kingdom's most spectacular flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeeds and genetic purity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'\u003c\/em\u003e is a named cultivar, seed-grown plants may vary slightly. Many seedlings will develop the characteristic yellow flowers, but nature never provides the same guarantee as vegetative propagation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis very variation makes seed growing exciting for collectors, who get the opportunity to follow the development of their own unique plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'\u003c\/em\u003e is grown primarily as an ornamental and collector's plant. Its golden flower color makes it one of the most sought-after bird of paradise flowers among plant enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, the variety represents a rare opportunity to grow one of the most iconic cultivars within the \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia\u003c\/em\u003e genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae 'Mandela's Gold'\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow an exclusive bird of paradise from seed – a plant with spectacular flowers, a fascinating history, and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Also read our article about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/introduktion-til-paradisfugleblomsterne-strelitzia\" title=\"Introduktion til paradisfugleblomsterne (Strelitzia)\"\u003eStrelitzia genus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44121567625484,"sku":"EF-ST-004","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/products\/Strelitziareginae_Mandelasgold_3.jpg?v=1675800142","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/strelitzia-reginae-mandelas-gold-5-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}