‹ All plantsWhite Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai
Tropical foliage houseplants (Peace Lily, Croton, Cast Iron Plant)Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Giant Bird of Paradise
Huge banana-like leaves arranged on long petioles from a clumping base; much larger than Strelitzia reginae.
Growth habit: large clumping upright.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Large and resilient, but it needs substantially more light and space than many houseplants.
Care guide
Very bright light. Direct sun: Several hours of direct sun can be beneficial after gradual acclimation.
Water after the upper portion begins drying; reduce frequency when growth slows.
Airy, rich, well-draining tropical mix.
Average household humidity is workable.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
