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White Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai
Other known names: Giant bird of paradise
A large upright tropical with broad banana-like leaves.
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Toxic. Mildly toxic
Care
- Light
- Bright indirect to direct sun by species
- Water
- When the upper 2–3 inches dry
- Growing medium
- Rich, fast-draining container mix
- Feeding
- Balanced feed monthly in spring and summer
- Temperature
- 60–85°F
- Humidity
- Average
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Characteristics
A large upright tropical with broad banana-like leaves.
Names & botanical identity
- Accepted name
- Strelitzia nicolai
- Plant group
- Indoor Trees
- Other known names
- Giant bird of paradise
- Safety
- Toxic
Mildly toxic
Growth
- Growth habit
- Woody upright tree or shrub
- Native range
- Tropical and subtropical regions
- Temperature
- 60–85°F
- Humidity
- Average
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Propagation
Stem cutting, air layering, or seed by species
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Problems to recognize
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White Bird of Paradise is recorded botanically as Strelitzia nicolai. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.
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