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Strelitzia Nicolai
The Strelitzia Nicolai is commonly known as the wild banana or giant white bird of paradise. It’s a species of banana-like plants – in optimal conditions it can grow up to 7-8m high. Individual leaves can be nearly 2m long from stem to base or leaf tip.
This plant can prove challenging to grow indoors – but the reward is worth the effort. This is a large and striking plant.
KEY FACTS
Latin name
Strelitzia Nicolai
Pronunciation
(strell-IT-zee-ah NI-kuh-lai)
Common name
White Bird of Paradise
Origin
Southern Africa
Light
This plant thrives in the sun. Bright, full light is recommended.
Watering
Soil should be moist, particularly in the warm months. Water whenever the top two inches of soil are dry.
Pruning
Dead leaves and spent blooms should be cut off with a sharp knife or pruning shears. Otherwise, no pruning is necessary.
Feeding
A liquid plant food can be applied every four to six weeks.
Pest & Diseases
Prone to attack by mealybugs and other sap-sucking insects.
