Small, weak or stretched growth and poor flowering can signal inadequate light. Scorched or shredded foliage can follow excessive direct sun, an abrupt change or wind. Also review water, humidity and temperature.
Bird of paradise light: Strelitzia reginae placement
Place Strelitzia reginae near the brightest suitable window. Bright light supports this bird of paradise, but an unacclimated plant needs protection from harsh direct glass sun.
Plant coveredStrelitzia reginaeBird of paradise · indoor and outdoor
Check the light reaching the leaves
Best position and light
Use bright light for Strelitzia reginae. A warm sunny room or conservatory suits indoor growth, but protect a plant that is not acclimated from harsh direct sun through glass.
Place the container near the brightest suitable window in a large room. Rotate it when needed for even growth, and move it outdoors only to a sheltered position after gradual acclimation.
Recheck the same position through the year
Seasonal light changes
Indoor light usually falls in autumn and winter, while summer outdoor placement can be possible. Adjust the location gradually instead of moving the plant straight from shade to strong sun.
Inspect the plant before moving it
Signs the light may be wrong
Some light thresholds remain unknown
Limits of this light guide
Sources
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Plants of the World OnlineSpecies record
- Royal Horticultural SocietyPosition and cultivation
- Royal Horticultural SocietyQuick facts and before you get started
- University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of ExtensionLight and cultural requirements