Armstrong Garden Centers Bird Of Paradise
Best statement plant for gardeners seeking bold, tropical architectural flair.
This architectural showstopper brings a slice of the tropics to your space with its unmistakable, bird-like blooms. It demands a bit of patience and protection from the frost, but the reward is a bold, sculptural centerpiece that thrives even in challenging urban environments.
$14.99
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Who it's for
- Designers seeking a bold, architectural centerpiece for their space
- Busy gardeners wanting a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance tropical plant
- Floral enthusiasts who enjoy long-lasting, vibrant indoor arrangements
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate, year-one flowering results
- Apartment dwellers with limited floor space or small containers
- Cold-climate residents living outside of USDA zones 9-11
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking architectural silhouette makes a bold statement in any living space.
Bloom Quality
Exotic, bird-like flowers provide a high-reward payoff for patient gardeners.
Environmental Resilience
Robust tolerance for urban pollution and salt makes it surprisingly hardy.
Maintenance Ease
Requires consistent light and protection from frost to truly thrive.
Growth Pace
Slow development requires patience to reach full mature height.
Styling Versatility
Functions perfectly as a structural thriller in diverse container arrangements.
Key Specs
Mature Height
4 feet (5 feet with flowers)
Mature Width
3 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Growth Rate
Slow
Family Name
Bird Of Paradise
Genus Name
Strelitzia
Pet Friendly
No
Mature Height
48.0 inches
Flowering
Yes
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