🪴 The Tropical Indoor Duo in Selin Basket: Strelitzia Nicolai and Alocasia Macrorrhiza

You have selected a spectacular pair of architectural plants for your Tropical Indoor Duo, presented stylishly in the Selin Basket. This mix of the Strelitzia Nicolai and the Alocasia Macrorrhiza is the ideal ingredient for a vibrant tropical cocktail, instantly creating a lush, green vibe in your home.

Fresh from the Nursery and Air Purification

These plants are carefully selected and shipped directly from the nursery, having been grown as organically as possible in a greenhouse that utilizes solar energy and geothermal heat. Both are wonderful air-purifying houseplants, which means they help keep the air in your home clean and oxygenated. They are sure to enhance your well-being and bring a sense of tranquility to your space.

1. Strelitzia Nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise)

Your Strelitzia Nicolai is a magnificent specimen, rooted in a 19 cm pot and standing at an impressive height of approximately 85 cm (33 inches). This evergreen native of South Africa is known for its large, glossy, vibrant green leaves that are long and oval, creating exceptional vertical drama. It has no spines, is not notably fragrant, and while rare indoors, it can produce dramatic white and blue flowers.

2. Alocasia Macrorrhiza (Giant Taro / Elephant Ear)

Your Alocasia Macrorrhiza is equally dramatic, rooted in a 19 cm pot and standing at approximately 70 cm (27 inches) tall. This impressive evergreen from tropical Asia is defined by its immense, heart- or arrow-shaped, vibrant green leaves that create a bold, voluminous focal point. It has no spines and is not known for a strong fragrance.

Essential Care: Placement, Watering, and Fertilizing

These two tropical beauties share a preference for a bright, stable environment.

• Placement: Place these houseplants in a bright spot, but try to avoid direct sunlight, which can easily damage their large leaves. Crucially, avoid drafts, as these tropical plants do not like them. To ensure even, balanced growth, remember to turn the houseplants a little at a time so that they do not grow crooked towards the light source.

• Watering: These houseplants like to get regular sips of water and love a moist soil. Giving them one to two glasses of water every week is generally sufficient, but always ensure the soil is not completely soggy.

• Fertilizing: Give the plants some fertilizer twice a month during the growing season (spring and summer). In winter, when growth is slower, fertilizing once every two months is sufficient.

Packaging & Delivery

We pack your houseplants with the utmost care in a sturdy box designed specifically for them. The plants and potting soil are protected by a protective cover, and the houseplants are secured in the box. This ensures that your houseplant will not only be delivered fresh and healthy, but also undamaged.

Note: Both plants in this Tropical Indoor Duo (Strelitzia Nicolai and Alocasia Macrorrhiza) are considered toxic if ingested. They contain compounds that can cause irritation and digestive distress if consumed by humans or pets. Please ensure they are placed out of reach of curious children and animals.