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Sterlitzias
Sterlitzia is also known as "bird of paradise" because its unusual and exotic flowers look like colorful birds in flight. They are undoubtedly one of the most impressive exotic plants in the world.
There are only five recognized species of Strelitzia and the most beautiful flowers definitely belong to the species Strelitzia Reginea from which all five flowers of this bouquet come.
The bouquet, in addition to the flowers in the image, will also contain the corresponding greenery and will be delivered in luxurious packaging.
Its flower consists of 3 bright orange sepals and 3 purple-blue petals which are revealed through a hard pointed beak and its broad paddle-like leaves.
How did she get her name?
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, was the wife of King George III. She began to dabble in botany as an amateur in 1772, when her husband inherited the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. In 1773 he put British botanist Sir Joseph Banks in charge to expand and eventually create one of the world's leading botanic gardens.
He, that he had returned from a trip he made with the explorer and seafarer Captain Cook and had collected a large number of exotic plants from all over the world.
The queen's interest in botany led her to a plant that the botanist from South Africa had, the bird of paradise, which was named in her honor: "Strelitzia Reginae".
'Strelitzia' meaning the name of the royal family and 'Regina' from the Latin word meaning 'queen'.
What does it symbolize?
The bird of paradise has many different meanings because it is so exotic and unusual.
It symbolizes grandeur due to its exotic appearance and is given on the 9th wedding anniversary as it reminds of faith. It is also an ideal gift to send housewarming wishes, birth, new home acquisition and congratulations on a new beginning. ⇒ Represents joy, success, faith and optimism.
Sterling silver in the jar
They are long lasting and we could say that they exceed one month of life. Each flower blooms twice, that is, when the first flower is damaged, we remove it by pulling it with our hand and it will produce a second one from below.
In order to last a month in our living room vase, they need the standard care for cut flowers, such as frequent water changes and an oblique stem cut with a knife every other day.