Strelitzia Nicolai "Gaint Bird Of Paradise" 40Liter

🌴 Strelitzia nicolai

• Botanical Name: Strelitzia nicolai Common Names: Giant Bird of Paradise, White Bird of Paradise, Natal Wild Banana Plant Type: Evergreen tropical tree / large clump-forming ornamental plant

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📌 Product Description

• Strelitzia nicolai, commonly known as the Giant Bird of Paradise, is a striking tropical plant admired for its towering stems, large banana-like leaves, and occasional white and blue bird-shaped flowers. It is ideal for creating a dramatic architectural feature in large gardens, patios, or as a focal point in tropical-themed landscapes.This plant is well suited to South African climates in frost-free or mild frost areas and provides shade, privacy screening, and visual impact with minimal maintenance once established.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• • Height: approx. 6 – 10 m
  • Width: approx. 3 – 5 m
  • Growth Habit: Clump-forming, upright leaves with occasional flower stalks
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to fast under optimal conditions

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• • Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
  • Water:
    • Water regularly during establishment
    • Drought-tolerant once established
    • Reduce watering in winter
  • Feeding: Apply slow-release fertiliser or liquid feed in spring and summer
  • Maintenance:
    • Remove old, damaged leaves to encourage new growth
    • Minimal pruning required

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• • Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer (September – November)
  • Growing Season: Spring and summer for active leaf and flower growth
  • Flowering Season: Summer to early autumn (January – March), depending on conditions
  • Climate Suitability: Prefers frost-free regions; can tolerate light frost once established

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• • Creates a tropical focal point in large gardens
  • Provides shade and privacy
  • Low-maintenance once established
  • Attracts birds and pollinators

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🌿 Ideal Uses

• ✔ Large gardens & tropical landscapes
  ✔ Patios & poolside features
  ✔ Container planting for large spaces (requires big pots)
  ✔ Screening and privacy planting