When does Strelitzia reginae bloom? How to prune Strelitzia reginae

Strelitzia is a beautiful ornamental plant native to South Africa. It also has a nice name in China called Bird of Paradise. It is a beautiful potted plant that people like to grow at home. After the plant blooms, its appearance is very similar to that of a crane looking up, hence its name. However, some people who like to grow Strelitzia do not know its flowering period, when it blooms, and how to prune it during the cultivation process? Today, the editor will introduce these knowledge related to Strelitzia.

When does Strelitzia reginae bloom?

1. Strelitzia reginae blooms mostly in winter every year, but its flowering time is not fixed, because the cultivation of Strelitzia reginae is a relatively long process, especially when people make it into potted plants. Many conditions will affect its flowering period when it is cultivated indoors. Only when many conditions are met and Strelitzia reginae needs growth will it bloom.

2. Under normal circumstances, Strelitzia will be sown around March each year, and can only be planted in pots after two years of cultivation. After it is planted, it is necessary to divide the plants and raise seedlings. It will bloom in the winter of the same year after its seedlings mature. After flowering, the flowering period of Strelitzia is particularly long, which can last until June of the second year. During the flowering period of Strelitzia, people can artificially pollinate it, so that the Strelitzia can produce seeds, and its seeds can be used for the reproduction of Strelitzia after they mature.

How to prune Strelitzia

1. During the cultivation period of Strelitzia reginae, you should pay attention to moderate pruning. During the cultivation process, you can immediately cut off all its dead leaves, yellow leaves and old leaves that affect the beauty of the plant shape. However, when pruning, you must make specific decisions based on the growth of the Strelitzia reginae plant, and pay attention to the adjustment of its plant shape, and try to prune it more and more beautiful.

2. During the growth period of Strelitzia, you can also cut off its overly dense leaves. Because when its leaves are too dense, it will affect the absorption of sunlight, water and fertilizer by other leaves, and will also affect its shape. Cutting off these leaves will make the Strelitzia grow better and make its plant shape more beautiful. However, you must be careful when pruning Strelitzia. Do not prune it too hard or too much, otherwise it will stop growing or die.