Strelitzia Nicolai

Light: Bright, indirect light to some gentle direct sunlight
Water: Water when the top 3–5 cm of soil feels dry. Water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain away.
Humidity: Average to high humidity
Temperature: Ideally 18–28°C
Care level: Easy to moderate

Give your Strelitzia plenty of light for strong, healthy growth. Large leaves may naturally develop small splits over time, especially as the plant matures. Avoid overwatering and cold draughts.

Botanical name: Strelitzia nicolai
Common name: White Bird of Paradise / Giant Bird of Paradise
Plant family: Strelitziaceae
Origin: Southern Africa
Plant type: Tropical evergreen plant
Growth habit: Upright and clumping
Mature size: Approximately 2–3 metres indoors
Pet friendly: No

Strelitzia Nicolai is known for its enormous banana-like leaves and dramatic upright form. In its natural habitat it can grow into a very large plant, while indoors it develops into an impressive statement piece with the right amount of light and space.

Placement: Indoor
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Preferred light: Bright indirect light
Humidity: Average to high
Care difficulty: Easy to moderate
Space required: Medium to large
Decorative pot included: No
Toxicity: Toxic if ingested by cats or dogs

Please note that each plant is unique. Leaf size, natural splitting, height and overall shape may vary slightly from the images shown.