Strelitzia is a symbolic flowering plant indigenous to South Africa. Common names include Strelitzia, Crane Flower or Bird of Paradise, though these names are also collectively applied to other species in the genus Strelitzia.

Bird of Paradise are very easy to grow from seed and should flower within a couple of years all the time providing lush green tropical looking foliage.

A tropical very low maintenance, none messy plant that is ideal for growing as a houseplant although once established can be planted outside but would need over wintering indoors or in a warm greenhouse.