Strelitzia Nicolai – Giant White Bird Of Paradise
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Also known as the Wild Banana or Crane Plant, Strelitzia are known for their lush, tropical foliage. They make stunning architectural plants, due to their tall erect stems and wide, banana-like, paddle shaped leaves.
The Strelitzia nicolai is the larger, white flowering relative of Strelizia reginea (the orange flowering Bird of Paradise).
Please note: Bird of Paradise may not always flower when kept indoors and plants are not shipped in flower. The leaves naturally tear and have a shabby chic, rugged appearance and foliage is unlikely to be pristine.
Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise Care & Info Guide
Horty Hints
Feeling the Burn! Even plants suffer sunburn, and the Bird of Paradise is no exception. While this plant prefers bright light, find a spot free of direct sunlight to avoid scorching.
The leaves will split naturally as the plant matures. This is to allow light to reach the lower parts of the plant. Rotate the plant occasionally to encourage even growth.
Fertiliser or Fungal? If you are heavy handed with the fertiliser, it will display as brown speckled markings on the leaves. If you haven’t fertilised then it could be fungal. See our fungal remedies help guide.
Light
Best in bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight may scorch the leaves and damage the flowers, however some early morning or late afternoon sun is OK. Can tolerate partial shade for short periods.
Watering
Keep the soil moist (not soggy) during warmer months and water when the top 4-5cm of the soil has become slightly dry. During the colder months, allow the soil to dry-out a little more. Do not allow to stand in water.
Temperature
The Giant White Bird of Paradise prefers warm temperatures from 21-28°C but can cope with temperatures as low as 13°C.
Humidity
Will do best with increased humidity but can usually cope in normal household conditions. Increase the surrounding humidity in the winter to combat dry air from central heating.
Feed
Apply a balanced fertiliser to your Strelizia nicolai every few weeks during the growing season.
Height & Growth Rate
The Giant White Bird of Paradise is fast-growing in warm conditions, typically reaching an ultimate height of around 5 to 6 metres outdoors, while indoors it is likely to stop at 3 metres.
Toxicity
Strelitzia are toxic to animals. There is less definitive information regarding the nicolai, with some sources listing this as non-toxic. In the event of uncertainty, we would recommend you consider this plant as toxic to animals.
Air Purifying
Not specifically known for its air purifying properties, however most broad leafed plants will filter airborne toxins to some degree.
Origin
Strelitzia nicolai ‘Bird of Paradise’ originates from Southern Africa.
| SIZE: Pot Diameter x Total Height | 17 x 65cm, 21 x 100cm, 24 x 130cm, 29 x 120cm, 35 x 160cm |
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