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Strelitzia nicolai is native to the coastal forest of South Africa where it can get up to 10m tall. The flowers resemble a bird. This species flowers blue and white. They get pollinated by colourful sundbirds who can open a trapdoor to the nectar
Botanical name: Strelitzia nicolai
Common name: Giant white bird of paradise
Dimensions*
You can find the dimensions in the title above.
∅ = diameter plastic pot
h = height plant [starting from the bottom]
Care instructions
- Light / position: This plant enjoys a warm, sunny and humid environment.
- Watering: Water deeply until the water drains out of the base of the pot. Keep the potting mix slightly moist, but provide good drainage.
- Temperature: Min. 15 °C.
- Humidity: This plant requires high humidity, so mist regularly (or even put this plant in the shower once in a while) and clean its leaves with a wet cloth.
- Extra care info: Strelitzia nicolai needs lots of energy to produce its giant leaves, so feed this plant regularly during growing season.
Shipping info
This item can be delivered in Brussels by bike or collected in-store.
See shipping details. Free delivery from €100.
Plants & pots are sold separately.
The actual plant may vary in shape or appearance from the one shown in the picture.
*When looking for a pot, always add at least 2 cm to the size of the plastic plant pot.
If your plastic pot has a diameter of 10 cm or smaller, you can use the same diameter for the pot.