Bird of paradise is a bold, architectural flowering plant of the family Strelitziaceae closely related to the bananas. This tropical plant holds many long-stemmed flowers.
Bird of paradise flower, also known as Crane Flower is one of the most colorful tropical flowers in the world. The name Bird of paradise comes from the flower shape which resembles an exotic bird in flight.
Originally, these tropical flowers were quite expensive. Now you can enjoy the natural beauty and incredible colors of the spectacular tropical flowers at a very affordable price.
Description:
Bird of paradise flower is a distinctive and striking tropical flower. It comes up on a tall, green stem that is called a pedicle. This tropical flower emerges from green bract, shaped like a canoe, with red borders. Bird of paradise flower has 3 yellow sepals and 3 deep purple petals.
Blooming:
Bird of paradise tropical plant blooms all year long.
Habitat:
Blue of paradise tropical flowers are native to South Africa where they are called crane flowers as they resemble the heads of the crowned crane.
Uses:
Bird of paradise flowers are widely cultivated in warm temperate and tropical regions as an ornamental. In the United States, the Bird of paradise is a popular landscape plant in Florida and California.
They are also sold as florists cut flowers. In North America theses tropical flowers are grown commercially in California and Hawaii.
In colder climates bird-like flowers can be grown in containers in the home and in the green house.
Symbolism:
Bird of paradise flowers are a popular symbol of paradise. These tropical flowers also symbolize freedom, magnificence and good perspective.
When they are given as a gift, they represent faithfulness.
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