Giant White Bird of Paradise
A large potted Giant White Bird of Paradise plant with tall green leaves, placed in a room with a sofa and a cabinet.
Giant White Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia Nicolai, Tufted Plant - Plant Drop
Giant White Bird of Paradise
Giant White Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia Nicolai, Tufted Plant - Plant Drop
Giant White Bird of Paradise
Giant White Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia Nicolai, Tufted Plant - Plant Drop

Giant White Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia Nicolai
Regular price£245.00
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Total Height (Including Nursery Pot)

Planter size: 30-40cm opening

Planter size: 35-45cm opening

Planter size: 50-60cm opening

  • Limited availability – 2 ready to deliver within 1-3 days
  • Delivered within 3–8 days

Plant Sizing

Large
Height: 140-160cm
Nursery Potsize (Diameter): ø27cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): 28cm+

Tall
Height: 180-200cm
Nursery Potsize (Diameter): ø34cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): ø35cm+

Extra Tall
Height: 220-240cm
Nursery Potsize (Diameter): ø45cm
Decorative Pot Required (Opening): 46cm+

How to pair a decorative pot

For no fuss or mess you can place the plant in its growing pot (the pot it arrives in) inside a decorative one. This allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.

For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot. Here is how we measure and list pot sizes:

Remember to take into account tapering, as the internal height of a pot will be measured from the centre to the top but the sides will taper in a rounded pot.

We recommend using a liner to protect your decorative pot and prevent leaking (whether placing the nursery pot inside or repotting directly into the decorative pot). 

Read more about how to pot your plant here.


Plant Suitability

Preferred Location: A bright spot with natural light

Care Level: Easy

Care Instructions

When your plant arrives, follow these simple steps to help it settle into its new home.

For plant specific detail read our full Bird of Paradise care guide.

  • Choose a suitable place with appropriate light - check our Light Guide
  • Carefully remove the plant from its packaging and allow it to adjust to its new environment.
  • Before watering, check the soil with your finger. If the top few centimetres feel dry, water lightly. If still moist, allow the soil to dry before watering.
  • Ensure the plant sits in a well-draining pot or nursery container, allowing excess water to drain away. (If planted follow our potted plant advice here)
  • Avoid moving the plant frequently during the first few days, allowing it time to acclimatise to its new surroundings.
  • Check your plant regularly and adjust watering and light as needed.

Following these simple steps will help your plant establish and thrive in its new space.

Plants often take 7–10 days to begin adjusting to a new environment -  light and temperature conditions - and some leaf movement or drop during this period is completely normal. 

For tailored advice you can speak to our Ai Horticulturalist here for specific advice to establish your plant or read our expert nurture guides. 

London Delivery

Small plants & pots | Courier | £5
Large plants & planters | Delivered by our team | £8–£35
White-glove placement | Positioning by our team | from £25

UK Specialist Plant Delivery

Small plants & pots | Courier | £5
Large plants & planters | £8
Extra-large plants & planters | Pallet delivery | from £65
Oversized plants | Partner delivery | from £125

International Delivery

Plants are currently available for UK delivery only.

Returns

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for plants, pots and accessories.

If you wish to return an item, please contact us within 14 days and we will provide return instructions.

Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

If there are any concerns with your plant on arrival, please contact us within 48 hours so we can assist.

Space

Indoors

Light Conditions

Bright Indirect Light and Partial shade

Watering

Water when the top 2–5 cm of soil feels dry. This usually translates to watering once a week in summer, but less frequently in winter.

Temperature

Optimal temperature of 18-24°C. Minimum 10°C.

Feeding

Use a houseplant feed in the growing season (spring and summer)

Top Tip

Leaves tear naturally so don't be concerned. Keep them looking luscious by misting.

Strelitzia Nicolai

Giant White Bird of Paradise

Its grand size gives it the name 'Giant White Bird Of Paradise', as it can grow to great heights (up to 16 feet!) , but the grace and understated grandeur of its sinuous shape is what makes it such a compelling house plant (it can have a summer holiday outdoors but won't survive our worst winters).

The leaves alone are large and exotic looking, but when in flower, sadly seldom seen outside of the wild, it opens wide like a great white Crane.

Also known commonly as the Wild Banana, as it is a species of banana-like plants, of which there is the orange flowering variety Reginae which we also stock for its silvery more upright leaves. Either give stature, shape and form to any room.

Please note that Strelitzia leaves naturally split, it is how the plant evolved to deal with winds.

Giant White Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia Nicolai, Tufted Plant - Plant Drop

Nurture Guide

Happiest situated in indirect bright light. It is happy in most rooms, with a minimum temperature of 10°C. It can be acclimatised to live in direct sun, but leaves will scorch while it adjusts.

In the summer months Strelitzia require their soil to remain moist to keep the leaves looking good. Just make sure the soil drains well and they don't sit in water. Feeding is beneficial.

Strelitzia need humidity to thrive, it is important to increase humidity by misting, and introducing fresh airflow.

Its grand size gives it the name 'Giant White Bird Of Paradise', as it can grow to great heights (up to 16 feet!) , but the grace and understated grandeur of its sinuous shape is what makes it such a compelling house plant (it can have a summer holiday outdoors but won't survive our worst winters). 

The leaves alone are large and exotic looking, but when in flower, sadly seldom seen outside of the wild, it opens wide like a great white Crane. 

Also known commonly as the Wild Banana, as it is a species of banana-like plants, of which there is the orange flowering variety Reginae which we also stock for its silvery more upright leaves. Either give stature, shape and form to any room. 

Please note that Strelitzia leaves naturally split, it is how the plant evolved to deal with winds. 

Best space & place

Happiest situated in indirect bright light. It is happy in most rooms, with a minimum temperature of 10°C. It can be acclimatised to live in direct sun, but leaves will scorch while it adjusts. 

When to water & feed

In the summer months Strelitzia require their soil to remain moist to keep the leaves looking good. Just make sure the soil drains well and they don't sit in water. Feeding is beneficial.

Need to know

Strelitzia need humidity to thrive, it is important to increase humidity by misting, and introducing fresh airflow, especially when temperatures hit 20 degrees, ventilating the home. 

Decorative pots not included. The plant will be delivered in a plastic nursery pot.

 

 

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