Strelitzia Nicolai

Tall plant - approx 175cm tall. Pot Diameter 23cm. Click and Collect from our Francis Road, Leyton store or we can deliver.

Strelitzia nicolai thrives in warm, sunny and humid conditions, so position your white bird of paradise plant in a sunny spot that receives at least six hours of sunlight per day, with an average temperature of 18-27ºC in summer and a minimum temperature of no less than 10ºC in winter. A spot near a south-facing window, in a humid room such as a bathroom or a conservatory, is ideal. Avoid placing your white bird of paradise near an air vent, open chimney or other source of draught as this can reduce the ambient temperature and cause the plant to suffer.

Strelitzia nicolai care is easy. Water sparingly, allowing the compost to almost completely dry out between waterings, but give the rootball a good soak when you do. Take care to ensure any excess water drains from the pot and that the plant never sits in water as this can cause root rot. In rooms with low levels of humidity you can raise the humidity by misting regularly or standing the pot on a tray of pebbles and water, ensuring the water sits just below the pebbles. You can also use a humidifier, setting it to around 60 per cent humidity.

This plant is toxic to pets if ingested.