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Strelitziaceae
Indoor plants
White Bird of Paradise, White Bird of Paradise
Hardiness
Zone 10 to 12
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Family
Strelitziaceae
Strelitzia Nicolai , or the giant white bird of paradise, is a spectacular tropical plant with an architectural appearance. Its long, supple, deep grayish-green leaves fan out like a banana tree, creating a striking, exotic ambiance. When mature and in optimal conditions, it produces large white flowers with dark blue bracts, reminiscent of a stylized bird's head. Imposing and elegant, it transforms large interiors, bright halls, or verandas into veritable modern jungles.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer every 3 to 4 weeks during the growing season (spring–summer).
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodFrom spring to summer, outdoors or in a warm greenhouse; rarely indoors except in very intense light.
Flower colorWhite sepals, dark blue bracts, blue-violet tongue.
Foliage colorDark green to gray-green, long, flexible leaves that can split naturally.
Maximum heightUp to 3 m (10 ft) indoors; up to 6 m (20 ft) in tropical soil.
Maximum width1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.5 ft)
Growth rateMedium to fast depending on light and heat.
Hardiness zoneZone 10 to 12
Minimum temperature15°C – avoid exposure to frost.
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
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