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Bird-of-paradise Flower

Bird-of-paradise Flower
Caption Bird-of-paradise Flower
Location Jardim Botânico, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Photo Set Madeira Gardens (17)
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Flower (97)
Exposure 20 Mar 2002
Camera Canon EOS 33, Fuji Velvia 50
Photographer Carsten Clasohm
Unique ID 20020546
Comments

Congrats

Came by chance to look at your "Bird of Paradise" picture > really perfect, and your other pictures are first class.

I might one day ask you for permission to link!
Still working on my site though!

Good luck and best regards
Francis

by Francis PJ Mollet, 06 Mar 2004

christopher perkins

i bought a bird of paradise plant in the market in funchal recently-any tips on how i can grow it?

by christopher perkins, 25 Sep 2005

If only I could !

I was given 3 seeds as a present brought back from Spain in a packet. Thankfully one germinated. Now the loooong wait (3-5 years? for the flower and help from brilliant sites like this.

by Mischa Thompson, 18 May 2006

Beautiful Photograph

I am a new "fan" of these flowers. This picture really captures the elegance and grace of this delightful plant. Reminds me of my future husband.....standing tall, regal and proud, just like the bird it is named for. Great Shot!

by Vanessa MontesDeOca Rabb, 14 Aug 2006

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER

I am a new "fan" of this flower. I have a wedding coming up in March in the caribbean, and I would like to use this flower as a center piece but i'm not sure if i should mix it with any other flowers since the this flower is so elegant and beutiful alone. Any tips you can give me?

by Solange Quintero, 21 Dec 2006

Wonderful

This is a beautiful photo.  Would love to use it on wedding invitations.  Do you sell actual photos?

by Terricia Gaines, 29 Jan 2007

Most beautiful flower of all flowers

Love the picture of the bird of paradise flower.  It has been my favorite flower since I was 7yrs old. I would love to use the bird of paradise as my wallpaper/screen saver may I do this?

by Donna Harris, 18 Feb 2007

Re: Most beautiful flower of all flowers

The photos on this Web site are freely usable under the Attribution ShareAlike Creative Commons license.

That means that you can not only use this picture as a wallpaper on your computer, but you could also republish it on your Web site, as long as you state where the picture comes from and that it's available to others under the above license.

by Carsten Clasohm, 18 Feb 2007

ello

my friend has one of these lovly flowers and has been trying to find a book on them,, we have looked every where and cant find one so can you help us thanks by pauline connor

by pauline connor, 02 Apr 2007

bird of paradise

nice flower very cool

by Anonymous Visitor, 14 Sep 2007

POP!!! goes the color

how beautiful. it is my favorite. i love the color combo because usually u wouldn't pair orange with blue but it works perfectly with the flower.

by Anonymous Visitor, 03 Apr 2008

Splendor personified!

I have a large bush of these on either side of my driveway. They are now in full flower.Southern California is perfect for these plants.
Will Hector. 4-4-2008

by Anonymous Visitor, 04 Apr 2008

Buds

How can a person open the buds in a bouquet?

by Anonymous Visitor, 11 May 2008

Bird of Paradise

I would love to do a painting of this flower & possibly sell it. Is this allowed?  I am an amateur artist & do not plan to mass produce tee shirts or anything like that.  I am trying to make some extra money to supplement my income.  I'm retired & living on a fixed income.
Thanks.

by Anonymous Visitor, 16 Nov 2008

Re: Painting

This photo is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License. Painting would be considered a Remix, and is allowed under this license. The only condition is that you mention where the original picture comes from, and that's it's available under the above Creative Commons license.

by Carsten Clasohm, 19 Nov 2008

Bird of paradise flower/Strelitzia

This flower is indigenous to South Africa - such a shame it was not chosen as our national flower!!  A hybrid - more yellow in colour was cultivated and named "Madiba's Gold" after our own icon Nelson Mandela.  I have about seven plants growing in my garden, they divide easily and make wonderful cut flowers.

by Anonymous Visitor, 28 Nov 2008

Very Pretty

Im doing a report on this flower for the U of A (University of Alberta). I am looking for permission to use your picture for the cover

by Anonymous Visitor, 23 Mar 2009

Re: Very Pretty

This photo is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License. As long as you say where you got it from, and that it's available to others under this license, you are free to use it for your report.

by Carsten Clasohm, 23 Mar 2009

Flowers in January

It's January 4, 2010 and It's 28 degrees outside and my Bird of Paradise has two blooms. They haven't opened yet. I have a blanket over the plant and I have a 75 watt light bulb trying to keep the plant warm. When can I cut the flowers? Do I have to let them open or can I cut them before they open and they will open in the house? Help.

by Anonymous Visitor, 04 Jan 2010

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