One observance about these tropical stunners is that their leaves will naturally split over time, due to a few factors: Indoors, they can grow anywhere from 3 - 10 feet tall, of course growing faster and fuller with higher light. They are fairly adaptable but will flourish in a sunny location, with their large leaves absorbing all that glorious light. Similar to the avian birds of paradise that live in tropical forests, the plant form loves those tropical conditions, including bright light and high humidity. Their flowers, which range from the striking orange and purple of the Strelitzia Reginae, or Orange Bird of Paradise, to the beautiful hues of cream and blue of the Strelitzia Nicolai, or White Bird of Paradise, are where they get their name from. Now an incredibly popular houseplant, you would be hard-pressed to not find them appearing in architectural magazines or beautifully designed homes, as their leaves make such an impressive statement and they truly green up a space. An exotic and visually stunning plant originating in Africa, Birds of Paradise are often confused for Banana plants, with their broad, arching leaves, but they have more of a fountain shape, rather than the spiral of Bananas. The plant that can bring the ultimate tropical vibe to your home, the queen of houseplants, the most impressive of all.
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