Gloria Sanvicente
Birds of Paradise
Taken at Centennial Park Conservatory
Bird of Paradise Flower Meanings
Bird of paradise meanings include joyfulness and paradise, as well as anticipation and excitement.
Other meanings include:
* The bird of paradise represents faithfulness, love, and thoughtfulness — making it the perfect romantic gift.
* In Hawaii, the bird of paradise grows wild and is a significant part of the culture. In Hawaiian, the name means “Little Globe” and represents magnificence.
* The bird of paradise is the official flower for a ninth wedding anniversary.
* Birds of paradise also represent having a good perspective on life.
Bird of Paradise Flower Facts
* The bird of paradise is closely related to the banana plant, which is evident in its similar-looking large fan-like leaves.
* The giant bird of paradise, Strelitzia nicolai, is one of the largest species and can grow up to 30 feet in height.
* In the wild, birds of paradise flowers are pollinated by sunbirds, regularly feed on its sweet nectar. When the bird lands on its petals, the pollen is transferred to the bird’s chest, which gets transferred to the next flower the bird lands on.
* After cutting, the bird of paradise flower can last for one to two weeks.
* Due to its toxicity, keep the bird of paradise flower away from dogs and cats.
Happy Bokeh Wednesday!!
Thank you for your visits, kind comments and faves. Greatly appreciated.
Copyright 2018 © Gloria Sanvicente
Birds of Paradise
Taken at Centennial Park Conservatory
Bird of Paradise Flower Meanings
Bird of paradise meanings include joyfulness and paradise, as well as anticipation and excitement.
Other meanings include:
* The bird of paradise represents faithfulness, love, and thoughtfulness — making it the perfect romantic gift.
* In Hawaii, the bird of paradise grows wild and is a significant part of the culture. In Hawaiian, the name means “Little Globe” and represents magnificence.
* The bird of paradise is the official flower for a ninth wedding anniversary.
* Birds of paradise also represent having a good perspective on life.
Bird of Paradise Flower Facts
* The bird of paradise is closely related to the banana plant, which is evident in its similar-looking large fan-like leaves.
* The giant bird of paradise, Strelitzia nicolai, is one of the largest species and can grow up to 30 feet in height.
* In the wild, birds of paradise flowers are pollinated by sunbirds, regularly feed on its sweet nectar. When the bird lands on its petals, the pollen is transferred to the bird’s chest, which gets transferred to the next flower the bird lands on.
* After cutting, the bird of paradise flower can last for one to two weeks.
* Due to its toxicity, keep the bird of paradise flower away from dogs and cats.
Happy Bokeh Wednesday!!
Thank you for your visits, kind comments and faves. Greatly appreciated.
Copyright 2018 © Gloria Sanvicente