Botanical Name: Common Names:
Strelitzia nicolai Giant White Bird of Paradise, Wild Banana,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Clumping, Upright Narrow
Description:
Strelitzia nicolai, commonly known as the giant white bird of paradise, is an impressive and majestic tropical plant. A larger form of the more common Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae). Strelitzia nicolai is known for its large, fan-like leaves creating a striking presence in the landscape. In addition to its foliage, Strelitzia nicolai produces unique and vibrant white and blue flowers that resemble the head of a bird, adding further visual interest to the plant. Its dramatic and tropical appearance makes it a popular choice for gardens, courtyards, and tropical landscapes. Grows up to 6m high x 3m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Cut Flower, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Mealy Bugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Musaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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