Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise)
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) with large, green leaves stretching toward a clear blue sky.
Botanical name: Strelitzia nicolai
Common names: Giant Bird of Paradise, White Bird of Paradise
Family: Strelitziaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: White and off-white; unusual color
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingIt has become very popular for indoor use over the last 10 to 15 years. It is used outdoors in both Florida and California as a landscape plant, where it can reach a height of 20 or more feet. The flowers can reach a size of 10-12 inches, but plants need to be a few years old before they will flower. Don't expect flowers indoors. Nicolai can handle a wide variety of soils and can grow in a variety of conditions. One condition that it cannot take is having extremely WET soil so it is best to keep it on the dry side. The "White Bird" isn't a small plant, but it is a very upright plant so it can fit into some tight spaces. Their large banana-shaped leaves add a rich tropical look to almost any interior. Growers usually use multiple plants to get a fuller plant.
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Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) with white flower and tall green foliage in view.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) with large green leaves and a white flower section.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) green leaves surround a unique white and blue flower.
Strelitzia nicolai rising with broad green leaves and blue white flowers
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) flower with white petals emerging from a dark spathe.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) green leaves surround one distinct white and blue flower
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) reaching skyward with wide green leaves spreading from the center.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) flower growing on a sturdy trunk beside large green leaves.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) with thick green leaves extending from multiple tall woody trunks.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) flower with white petals and dark blue tongue section
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) with tall stems and wide green leaves under sky
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) with large green leaves on long vertical stems.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) white and dark purple flower nestled within large green leaves.
Strelitzia nicolai flower with white petals emerges from large dark purple bracts
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) white flower emerging from deep green banana-like leaves
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) white flower emerging from a large dark green sheath.
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Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) with large green leaves stretching toward the sky.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) showing an elongated flower structure with white and green segments.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) white flower positioned among the broad green foliage.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) large green leaves spreading from the main trunk.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) with tall stalks and large, banana-like green leaves spread wide.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) white flower positioned near thick green stalks and leaves
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) with large green leaves extending from the central trunk
Strelitzia nicolai white flower emerge from dark spathes near large green leaves.
Strelitzia nicolai flower with white petals and deep purple bracts above broad foliage.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) white flower emerging from a large, sturdy, green stalk.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) displaying large green leaves and distinct white flower structure.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) white flower nestled among large and thick green foliage
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) floral structure with white petals and dark purple bracts.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) with white flower petals emerging from dark navy bracts
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) white flower emerging from a thick, green, waxy bract.
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) with large green leaves reaching toward the sky
Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) white flower with a dark blue beak like structure
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