Family: Strelitziaceae
Genus: Strelitzia (stre-LITZ-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: reginae (ree-JIN-ay-ee) (Info)
Cultivar: Mandela's Gold
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4 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Evergreen
Silver/Gray
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Veined
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Flowers are good for cutting
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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