Strelitzia nicolai
Latin name: Strelitzia nicolai
Common Name: White Bird of Paradise, White Bird of Paradise
Plant type: Large-growing herbaceous tropical plant
Botanical 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.
Hardiness Zone: Zone 10 to 12
Exposure: Very bright light to full indirect sunlight; withstands several hours of direct sunlight once acclimated.
Watering:
Humidity: Prefers medium to high humidity; appreciates misting in dry climates.
Fertilization:
Soil type: Rich, well-drained soil (mixture of potting soil, perlite, bark).
Minimum temperature: 15°C – avoid exposure to frost.
Flowering period: From spring to summer, outdoors or in a warm greenhouse; rarely indoors except in very intense light.
Flower color: White sepals, dark blue bracts, blue-violet tongue.
Foliage color:
Height: Up to 3 m (10 ft) indoors; up to 6 m (20 ft) in tropical soil.
Width: 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 6.5 ft)
Growth rate: Medium to fast depending on light and heat.
Non animaux
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