WilkinsAS275
bird of paradise
Ok, last plant from San Diego. This Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) grew next to my apartment as well as many other locations around the area. I believe it is the contrast in color and the perfection of its flowers that draw my attention. I would like to see if all sub-tropical plants flower the same way. What I mean is the Bird of Paradise’s flower stem grow from the base of the plant and I have noticed my Spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum) flower stem also grows from the base of the plant and its stark white flower contrasts nicely against the dark green leaves. After conducting some research, I found out that the plant would be a monocot because the flower has 6 septels (orange) and 3 petals (blue), which are also the female portion of the plant. I have also read that this plant has a partner to help it reproduce. Usually the Sun Bird will land on the flower in search of nectar and its weight triggers the anthers to open to place pollen on the breast of the bird. The bird flies off to another flower and deposits the pollen onto its stigma while searching for food. This plant seems to grow in clumps which would lead me to believe that is has a root system that off shoot new plants.
bird of paradise
Ok, last plant from San Diego. This Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) grew next to my apartment as well as many other locations around the area. I believe it is the contrast in color and the perfection of its flowers that draw my attention. I would like to see if all sub-tropical plants flower the same way. What I mean is the Bird of Paradise’s flower stem grow from the base of the plant and I have noticed my Spathiphyllum (Spathiphyllum cochlearispathum) flower stem also grows from the base of the plant and its stark white flower contrasts nicely against the dark green leaves. After conducting some research, I found out that the plant would be a monocot because the flower has 6 septels (orange) and 3 petals (blue), which are also the female portion of the plant. I have also read that this plant has a partner to help it reproduce. Usually the Sun Bird will land on the flower in search of nectar and its weight triggers the anthers to open to place pollen on the breast of the bird. The bird flies off to another flower and deposits the pollen onto its stigma while searching for food. This plant seems to grow in clumps which would lead me to believe that is has a root system that off shoot new plants.