عصفور الجنة (ستريليتزيا ريجيني)
Bird of Paradise (Orange)
Strelitzia reginae
Flowering plantLarge (90–150 cm)Air purifyingMay cause mild upset
Grey-green fan of leaves and the famous orange-and-blue crane flower.
- Light
- Direct sun
- Water
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Humidity
- Low humidity
- Care level
- Medium
Riyadh tip
Happy on a shaded balcony from October to April; bring it inside for the summer.
Best rooms
Good gift for
Pet safety
CatsMay cause mild upset
DogsMay cause mild upset
Listed toxic; mild nausea, vomiting, drowsiness.
Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Pairs well with
The compact species that actually flowers indoors if it gets several hours of sun. Fan-shaped growth suits a bright entrance.
Large (90–150 cm)يوكا
Yucca
Yucca gigantea (syn. Y. elephantipes)
- Direct sun
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Small (up to 40 cm)أغاف
Agave
Agave spp.
- Direct sun
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
May cause mild upset
Extra large (over 150 cm)نخيل الأريكا
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Medium
Pet safe