Strelitzia Nicolai XL (Bird of Paradise) - 2 plants/pot
Strelitzia nicolai – also known as the “White Bird of Paradise” or “Giant Decorative Banana”, is a spectacular tropical plant prized for its lush foliage and exotic appearance. It is closely related to Strelitzia reginae, but differs in its impressive size and white and dark-blue flowers, which resemble a bird in flight.
Botanical characteristics:
• Family: Strelitziaceae
• Origin: South Africa
• Plant type: perennial herbaceous plant, ornamental for its leaves and flowers
• Common names: White Bird of Paradise, White Wild Banana
Care requirements:
• Light: prefers bright spaces with strong indirect light; it can also tolerate some direct sunlight.
• Watering: keep the soil slightly moist in spring and summer, and allow it to dry out slightly between waterings in winter.
• Humidity: appreciates higher humidity, but also adapts to drier air.
• Optimal temperature: 18–28°C. Avoid temperatures below 10°C.
• Growing medium: well-drained and rich in organic matter.
• Fertilization: monthly during the growing season, using a balanced fertilizer.
Advantages:
• Creates an instant tropical effect.
• An impactful plant for interior décor or sheltered terraces.
• Can be acclimatized in large pots over the long term.
Plants in stock may also have leaves with defects. The plant is sold without flowers.
Plant height is measured together with the pot.
Plants are sold without flowers.