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Native to subtropical South Africa, the Strelitzia Nicolai, also known as the ‘White Bird of Paradise’, brings a touch of the tropics indoors with its glossy, long, and broad leaves that resemble birds in flight. A royal plant, if there ever was one, it received its scientific name, Strelitzia nicolai, from Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz of England - a passionate lover of botany and the arts.
Strelitzia Nicolai thrives in bright, direct light where sunlight streams in, but it can also adapt to bright, indirect light where sun rays are diffused. Avoid placing it in low-light areas or spaces without natural sunlight.
- 1Open the lid and fill with water
- 2Your plant drinks only when needed
- 3The result: healthy, long-lived plants that are easy to care for
- Carefree and convenient
- No more worrying about when to water
- Healthier plants that live longer
- We use proven irrigation technology to optimise water consumption
| Advantages |  | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Water interval | 1 Month | 1 Week |
| Overwatering | Rare | Common |
| Underwatering | Never | Common |
| Over compacted dry soil | Never | Common |
| Easily know when to water |  |  |
| Stable root growth | | |
During its first few days at home, you may notice one or two leaves turning yellow - this is completely normal. Simply trim any dying leaves and new, healthier growth will follow. As the plant matures, older leaves will naturally yellow and die off.
For optimal growth, dust the leaves occasionally and rotate the pot by a quarter turn once a month to ensure even light exposure.
Yes, Strelitzia Nicolai (White Bird of Paradise) is a fantastic indoor plant. Its dramatic, large leaves add a tropical flair to any room, and it thrives in bright, indirect light. With the right care, it can flourish indoors for years.
Indoors, a Strelitzia Nicolai will typically grow to about 150cm tall, but outdoors, it can reach an impressive height of up to 600cm. It’s a slow grower, so don’t expect it to shoot up overnight - it usually takes about five years to reach full maturity.