Strelitzia Bird of Paradise, seeds Gavrish 3pcs

A perennial evergreen plant, up to 1.5 m high, with large oval leathery dark green leaves up to 40-45 cm long. The long peduncle is formed by scaly leaves, under the largest last leaf it is curved so that it resembles the head of an exotic bird. A scaly grayish leaf opens at the top with a slit through which large (up to 15 cm) flowers with orange and purple petals emerge one after the other, creating the illusion of a bird’s crest. Flowers open within a few weeks: more and more new ones come to replace the wilted ones. Before sowing, it is recommended to clear the seeds of orange hair tuft and make a small cut, scald with soapy water and plant the seeds in the ground to a depth of 1.5 times the size of the seed. During germination, it is necessary to maintain a constant temperature at 25 ° C, in which seedlings appear within 4-8 weeks (lower temperature delays germination). The first transplant into a well-drained soil is carried out in the phase of 2-3 leaves, and the next, depending on the filling of the pots with roots. Young plants must be protected from direct sunlight. In summer, he prefers a bright, even sunny place, better in the fresh air. Water abundantly, keeping the soil moist, avoiding stagnation of water in the pan. They are fed once a week with a complex mineral fertilizer. In winter, it is desirable to lower the temperature to 12-15 ° C. At the same time, watering is reduced without overdrying the soil. Blooms only in the fourth year. It blooms for a long time, from early January to late June. The first transplant into a well-drained soil is carried out in the phase of 2-3 leaves, and the next, depending on the filling of the pots with roots. Young plants must be protected from direct sunlight. In summer, he prefers a bright, even sunny place, better in the fresh air. Water abundantly, keeping the soil moist, avoiding stagnation of water in the pan. They are fed once a week with a complex mineral fertilizer. In winter, it is desirable to lower the temperature to 12-15 ° C. At the same time, watering is reduced without overdrying the soil. Blooms only in the fourth year. It blooms for a long time, from early January to late June. The first transplant into a well-drained soil is carried out in the phase of 2-3 leaves, and the next, depending on the filling of the pots with roots. Young plants must be protected from direct sunlight. In summer, he prefers a bright, even sunny place, better in the fresh air. Water abundantly, keeping the soil moist, avoiding stagnation of water in the pan. They are fed once a week with a complex mineral fertilizer. In winter, it is desirable to lower the temperature to 12-15 ° C. At the same time, watering is reduced without overdrying the soil. Blooms only in the fourth year. It blooms for a long time, from early January to late June. keeping the soil moist, avoiding stagnant water in the sump. They are fed once a week with a complex mineral fertilizer. In winter, it is desirable to lower the temperature to 12-15 ° C. At the same time, watering is reduced without overdrying the soil. Blooms only in the fourth year. It blooms for a long time, from early January to late June. keeping the soil moist, avoiding stagnant water in the sump. They are fed once a week with a complex mineral fertilizer. In winter, it is desirable to lower the temperature to 12-15 ° C. At the same time, watering is reduced without overdrying the soil. Blooms only in the fourth year. It blooms for a long time, from early January to late June.