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Strelitzia

Gardening Reference » Gardening in 2005
by shadow77 on June 29, 2005 04:56 AM
Hi,

I have an Strelitzia planted in front yard (zone 10b). It has been there for 5 years and seems to be doing very well. The only problem is that it will not flower.

What is wrong?

Thanx
by weezie13 on June 29, 2005 06:13 AM
Hey Shadow77,
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Just so you know, I'm going to move your post
into the PLANTS AND FLOWERS SECTION, and I"m
sure you'll get a few more response's into there..

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by Nako on June 29, 2005 07:15 AM
Hi!
Sterelitza as you may know is another name for Bird of Paradise ^.^ Now, the thing about these plants is its a lil while before they flower. By a lil while, i mean about 7 or 8 years lol. So ya, that's one thing. The other thing is that they like to be potbound in order to flower, and be in full sun to partial shade. So ya, that's what i've read. I've only seen one flower, and i'm currently unsuccessful in making one flower too >.< But i think that's cuz i keep mine indoors because New England sucks with weather like that lol.

Good luck!!
~Phoebe

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by atreus on July 13, 2005 07:53 AM
Yep, that's about right.

They take forever to flower and if the conditions are not just right they won't flower at all and all you get is a few leaves.

My advice....if you want Strelitzia flowers....move to Thailand!

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