Name: Strelitzia Nicolai "Giant Bird Of Paradise" 20Liter
SKU: LET534
Price: 270.0 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Strelitzia Nicolai "Giant Bird Of Paradise" 20Liter

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Product Details

Weight: 20.00 kg

🌴 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

📌 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.

📏 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

🌱 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

🌦️ 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

🌼 Additional Benefits

Creates a tropical focal point in large gardens

Provides shade and privacy

Low-maintenance once established

Attracts birds and pollinators

🌿 Ideal Uses

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

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