Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is an eye-catching tropical plant.Recognized by its orange and yellow blossoms that hover over paddle-like leaves, its foliage closely resembles the bird it's ...

Bird of paradise may be one of the best indoor plants that create shade, but to properly get those gorgeous leaves tall and strong, it's important to properly care for them.

An easy tropical plant for the central Ohio home (during the cold of winter) and outdoors (during the warmth of summer) is bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae). A relative of the banana, the ...

Giant bird of paradise has vibrant orange, cranelike flowers against huge, blue-green leaves. A striking tropical bloomer, this plant prefers full sun to part shade.

The bird of paradise plant provides long-lasting cut flowers that are popular in floral designs. Although it can take up to four years or more for the first blooms to appear, it is well worth the ...

Last week I wrote about my visit to the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia. I mentioned that arboretums and botanical gardens are unique because of the ample space allotted to plants in order … ...

Tropical bird of paradise, as its name indicates and you are probably aware, will not handle freezing temperatures. So this is a plant that has to be protected during the winter from extreme cold ...

Mexican bird of paradise (Caesalpinia mexicana): This plant is my favorite of all the bird of paradise plants. It can grow as a shrub or a small tree, and has beautiful bright yellow flowers.