Position
Full sun to semi shade.
Giant White Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia nicolai
Majestic architectural plant with large fan-like foliage and striking white and blue flowers.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 4 to 10m high x 2 to 4m wide. Clumping upright narrow habit.
Water
Medium, keep moist in dry periods.
Uses
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pots.
Description
Strelitzia nicolai, commonly known as the giant white bird of paradise, is a bold, architectural tropical plant forming tall clumping stems topped with large, fan like leaves. It creates a dramatic presence in the landscape and makes an excellent feature plant for courtyards, tropical gardens and coastal designs. The white and blue bird like flowers appear in spring and summer, adding further visual impact. This species is fast growing, low maintenance and well suited to warm, sheltered areas in Melbourne.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Grows in most well drained soils. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
- Light: Full sun to semi shade; protect from harsh frost.
- Watering: Medium, water regularly during dry spells for optimal growth.
- Fertiliser: Apply slow release fertiliser annually. Indoor palms benefit from liquid feeding.
- Maintenance: Remove older leaves at the base to maintain a tidy, upright structure.
- Flowering: Large, sculptural flowers emerging from a boat-shaped bract white petals with blue/purple tongue in mature plants.
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Giant White Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia nicolai
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