{"product_id":"smalbladet-paradisfugleblomst-strelitzia-parvifolia-fro-5-stk","title":"Small-leaved bird of paradise (Strelitzia parvifolia) | seeds, 5 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSUPER RARE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smalbladet paradisfugleblomst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow-leaved bird of paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- After many years, we have finally succeeded in sourcing seeds of this super rare bird of paradise!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is clearly one of the rarest species in the bird of paradise genus and is only rarely seen in cultivation. The species originates from South Africa, where it grows in dry and rocky areas with hot summers and mild winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is closely related to the more well-known species \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/strelitzia-reginae-fro-10-stk\" title=\"Paradisblomst (Strelitzia reginae) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai-10-stk\" title=\"Hvid paradisblomst (Strelitzia nicolai) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/strelitzia-juncea-5-stk\" title=\"Smalbladet paradisblomst (Strelitzia juncea) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia juncea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, but has a very distinct expression. While \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e develops broad banana-like leaves, and \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e can become an impressive tree several meters tall, \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e has significantly narrower leaves and a more elegant, upright growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is considered by many botanists to be closely related to \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia juncea\u003c\/em\u003e, and some forms can appear as a natural link between the broad-leaved and the almost leafless species. This very variation makes the species particularly interesting for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe characteristic flowers have the well-known bird of paradise appearance with orange and blue colors, which have made the genus famous worldwide. Flowering is, however, typically only achieved on older plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun to light shade and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained and nutrient-rich soil (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/calathea-maranta-jord-mix-5-l\" title=\"Calathea \u0026amp; Maranta jord (5 L)\"\u003ewe recommend our Calathea \u0026amp; Maranta soil\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent watering during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGood air circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWarm and bright conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-drained Mediterranean or tropical plant soil is ideal for cultivation. For optimal growth, an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-tropisk-500-ml\" title=\"Flydende økologisk gødning\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e can be used to advantage throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species tolerates short-term light frost, but in Denmark it is best grown as a potted plant, greenhouse plant, or conservatory plant. In winter, it should be overwintered in a bright and frost-free location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an adult, the plant is relatively drought-tolerant, but it develops best with regular watering during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best under warm conditions. For best results, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStart by removing the orange \"tuft\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSoaking in lukewarm water for 24–48 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSowing in a well-drained soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature of 22–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist, but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically occurs within 4–12 weeks, but individual seeds may take longer. The young plants grow moderately and gradually develop their characteristic leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with other birds of paradise, it requires patience to grow the plant to a flowering size, but the reward is one of the plant kingdom's most spectacular flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental and collector's plant. Its rarity in cultivation makes it particularly attractive among enthusiasts of exotic plants and birds of paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Strelitzia species, it is an obvious supplement to more well-known species such as \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia juncea\u003c\/em\u003e. See our entire collection of bird of paradise seeds \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/strelitzia-fro\" title=\"Strelitzia frø\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is precisely the combination of rarity, elegant growth, and the iconic flowers that makes the species so sought after. Many plant enthusiasts will likely never encounter it in ordinary garden centers or nurseries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow one of the rarest birds of paradise from seed – an exclusive species with elegant growth, botanical interest, and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Also read our article on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/introduktion-til-paradisfugleblomsterne-strelitzia\" title=\"Introduktion til paradisfugleblomsterne (Strelitzia)\"\u003eStrelitzia genus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54839138517260,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Strelitziaparvifolia_1.jpg?v=1781902464","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/smalbladet-paradisfugleblomst-strelitzia-parvifolia-fro-5-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}