Bird of Paradise

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Bird of Paradise, the dramatic tropical statement flower

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is one of the most visually dramatic flowers in the tropical floral catalogue. Each stem has a single sculptural bloom that looks like a stylised crane or flamingo head, in vivid orange, blue, and purple. The Singapore Florist studio stocks Bird of Paradise stems year-round (they grow well in equatorial climates), and they are popular for modern minimalist gifts, corporate event centerpieces, and recipients who specifically appreciate sculptural and exotic flowers over traditional roses or peonies. They are not subtle. They are not romantic in the conventional sense. They are bold, statement-making, and unforgettable.

The visual identity of a Bird of Paradise arrangement is "less is more". A single stem in a tall vase makes a stronger statement than a tight bunch, because each bloom is so distinctive that crowding them dilutes the effect. Most of our Bird of Paradise orders are 1 to 5 stem arrangements, paired with broad tropical foliage (heliconia leaves, cordyline, or palm fronds) to amplify the sculptural look. They work brilliantly for corporate lobbies, modern restaurant interiors, art gallery openings, and the kind of minimalist home decor where one statement piece replaces a dozen smaller items.

Pricing starts at SGD 98 for the single-stem wrapped bouquet and reaches SGD 388 for the premium 5-stem arrangement with tropical foliage in a keepsake vase. Most orders land in the SGD 128 to SGD 198 range. Every bouquet ships free islandwide, includes a handwritten card, and arrives same-day for orders before 12pm. For other sculptural tropical flowers, browse our ginger flower collection or the special flowers collection. For more conventional rose alternatives, see our full rose collection. Read more in our guides to rose colour meanings, number of roses meaning, and how long roses last.

How to display a Bird of Paradise stem for maximum visual impact

Bird of Paradise stems are tall (60cm to 90cm) and the bloom always faces in one specific direction. To get the most dramatic effect, place the stem in a tall narrow vase (cylinder or square shape, at least 40cm tall) and position the vase so the bloom faces the room's main viewing angle. Avoid stuffing the vase with other flowers because the Bird of Paradise needs visual breathing room to register its full sculptural impact. If you want to add complementary flowers, use only broad green leaves (palm, monstera, or cordyline) and never small filler flowers which compete with the bloom for attention. The stem will hold its shape for 7 to 14 days with a simple water change every 3 days. Every stem in this collection is conditioned in nutrient water for 24 hours before delivery to maximise vase life.