Strelitzia nicolai
giant white bird of paradise or wild banana
This structural evergreen is primarily grown for its handsome (banana-like) foliage, which becomes shredded as it ages. Given time and the right conditions however, it may occasionally produce a blue and white flowerhead too! In its native environment, Strelitzia nicolai can grow to a great height (the foliage alone nearing 4m or 12ft), but when confined to a pot and kept as an indoor plant, it will be a much more modest, but no less decorative specimen.
Please note that the plant comes in a nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Please note that the plant comes in a nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
How to care for Strelitzia nicolai:
During the growing season water regularly and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Water sparingly in winter and top dress each spring. As the old leaves become shredded, trim them off. The plants should be potted into a larger pot in autumn and may be left outside from May to September (provided there is no risk of frost). They need winter protection and can be kept in a greenhouse or conservatory from October through to April.
Eventual height:
2m
Eventual spread:
2m
Position:
Bright light
Rate of growth:
Average
Hardiness:
Frost tender
22cm pot | 85cm tall
was £109.99
now £89.99
available to order from winter
Unavailable
with seagrass pot
£129.98
available to order from winter
Unavailable
with white pot
£130.38
available to order from winter
Unavailable
with rust glazed pot
£136.98
available to order from winter
Unavailable
with green rustic pot
£138.98
available to order from winter
Unavailable
with terracotta pot & saucer
£159.98
available to order from winter
Unavailable
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Strelitzia nicolai
giant white bird of paradise or wild banana
This structural evergreen is primarily grown for its handsome (banana-like) foliage, which becomes shredded as it ages. Given time and the right conditions however, it may occasionally produce a blue and white flowerhead too! In its native environment, Strelitzia nicolai can grow to a great height (the foliage alone nearing 4m or 12ft), but when confined to a pot and kept as an indoor plant, it will be a much more modest, but no less decorative specimen.
Please note that the plant comes in a nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Please note that the plant comes in a nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
How to care for Strelitzia nicolai:
During the growing season water regularly and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Water sparingly in winter and top dress each spring. As the old leaves become shredded, trim them off. The plants should be potted into a larger pot in autumn and may be left outside from May to September (provided there is no risk of frost). They need winter protection and can be kept in a greenhouse or conservatory from October through to April.
Eventual height:
2m
Eventual spread:
2m
Position:
Bright light
Rate of growth:
Average
Hardiness:
Frost tender
22cm pot | 85cm tall
was £109.99
now £89.99
available to order from winter
Unavailable
with seagrass pot
£129.98
available to order from winter
Unavailable
with white pot
£130.38
available to order from winter
Unavailable
with rust glazed pot
£136.98
available to order from winter
Unavailable
with green rustic pot
£138.98
available to order from winter
Unavailable
with terracotta pot & saucer
£159.98
available to order from winter
Unavailable
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