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Bird of Paradise Seeds: Strelitzia Reginae or Nicolai
Houseplant Seeds
About This Botanical
Twenty bird of paradise seeds in your choice of two species. Strelitzia reginae, the orange bird of paradise, stays shrub-like at around 5 to 6 feet and has the classic bird-shaped orange flowers. Strelitzia nicolai, the white bird of paradise, grows into a tall, tree-like plant with broad leaves and white flowers; in a container it usually stays under 15 feet.
Seed facts
• Difficulty: advanced
• Sprouts in: 2 to 3 months
• Depth: about 1 inch
• Temperature: 75 to 85°F
• Young plant in about a year; flowers in roughly 3 to 4 years
Seeds are packed for the 2026 growing season.
Common questions
How do you plant bird of paradise seeds?
Pull off the orange tuft, optionally nick the seed coat, and soak in warm water for 1 to 2 days. Plant about 1 inch deep in moist mix in a 2 to 4 inch plastic nursery pot, cover with a humidity dome, and keep at 75 to 85°F in bright, indirect light. Condensation on the dome means the humidity is right.
Grow it your way
• Bird of Paradise Seed Kit
• live White Bird of Paradise
• Tropical Houseplant Seeds
Complete your setup: once seedlings have a few true leaves, move them into a pot from our Small Planters and feed lightly with Organic All-Purpose Plant Food.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
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