Strelitzia Reginae - Paradijsvogelbloem

Bought this one due to the many good reviews and it's my first time buying such expensive plant without even seeing it. So I had my fingers crossed. Plant arrived a few days later and it was a WOW. Its freaking huge and beautiful. The plant arrived in good shape and very healthy. It comes with 2 flowers and now after less than 3 weeks, there are 4 flowers and I count in total 13 heads, so there are many more to come which gives me the feeling that the price I paid was totally worth it.

The plant has quite some dead old leaves down below the base, which is normal, hence some prune work is needed. Worth to mention the plant is quite dense with many leaves, so when placed in a small area it can look quite overwhelming, something to be considered before buying.

Only one remark, is the man who brought the plant didn't really make the effort to explain how to take care the plant, even after I asked for tips. I was referred to the introduction card which barely explains anything. His role is not a plant advisor so i am not too bothered about it, but seeing the heavy price tag, a bit more personal tips would be more than welcome.