🌴 Strelitzia nicolai – The Statement Plant That Brings the Tropics Home

Also known as the White Bird of Paradise, the Strelitzia nicolai is the kind of plant that transforms a room just by being in it. With its tall, architectural presence and lush banana-like leaves, it instantly brings a sense of tropical grandeur to any interior space. Native to southern Africa, this striking beauty thrives in bright, open areas where it has room to stretch upward and outward.

🍃 The foliage is its real showstopper: broad, glossy green leaves that fan out elegantly, creating volume and vertical drama. As it matures, the plant can develop a multi-stemmed structure, giving it the look of a living sculpture that shifts and grows over time.

🌸 While indoor blooms are rare, in the wild or in ideal conditions, Strelitzia nicolai produces large, white and blue flowers, typically in late spring to summer. The blooms resemble the head of a bird in flight, hence the name “Bird of Paradise,” although indoors, it’s mostly celebrated for its foliage.

📏 This plant arrives at an impressive height of approximately 100 cm, and it’s only just getting started—Strelitzia nicolai has the potential to grow several meters tall over time, making it perfect for high ceilings and spacious rooms.

💧 In terms of care, it’s relatively straightforward. It loves bright, indirect light—the more, the better—and enjoys a regular watering routine, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. In warmer months, it appreciates the occasional misting to keep its leaves hydrated and looking their best.

⚠️ Notes:

• ⚠️ Mildly toxic to pets if ingested – best placed out of reach of curious animals.
  

• 🌿 An ideal choice for experienced plant lovers or ambitious beginners looking for a rewarding, fast-growing indoor tree.
  

• 📦 Best suited for larger spaces or interiors that need a strong, vertical statement.
  

🪴 Format: Upon delivery, the plant has a height of approximately 100 cm (measured including the pot). It is supplied in a nursery pot with a diameter of 24 cm.