Seeds Strelitzia-Bird of Paradise 

 

 The Birds of Paradise are handled as platanillas (os). Originating in South Africa are well suited to countries like Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, etc..; belong to the "Order Zingiberales". They are characterized by perennial grasses with a system of vegetative reproduction by division and seeds. It has a single trunk with no branches and no wood develops. The inflorescence is what we call flower emerges from the top of the pseudostem. It is usually a modified bract or spathe bright colors. Flower is perfect with male and female organs. And the fruit is a drupe.

Birds of Paradise develop in warm, moist climates. Tropical Climates. Geographically altitude 30 ° north and south. Best between 0 ° to 15 ° North and South.

The height above sea level for commercial production is 1300-2000 meters asl

Temperature: Between 15 to 25 ° C

Precipitation between 1000-1500 mm of water / year, distributed 100 mm of water / month.

Brightness: 4-6 hours light / day. A full sunlight.

Relative humidity: 60% to 90%.

Winds: Cause damage and tear the leaves and dehydration, so the importance of natural barriers.

Soils should consider the Physical-Chemical-Biological aspect. The soil should preferably be deep and rich in organic matter. The Soil biology is responsible for adaptation to the conditions of the plant and the proper functioning of this.