Strelitzia nicolai

White Bird of Paradise

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Majestic evergreen perennial with paddle-shaped leaves and striking white crane-like flowers. Native to South Africa, requires bright light.
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Plant Details

Common Name White Bird of Paradise
Family Strelitziaceae
Genus Strelitzia
Species Nicolai
Origin South Africa
Blooming Rare indoors; white flowers resembling a crane in maturity during spring/summer
Leaf Color Deep green to blue-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil mixed with peat and perlite for aeration

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Watering

Keep soil moist but not waterlogged during growing season; reduce watering in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires bright indirect light to full sun; prevent leaf scorch in peak summer if indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from spring to late summer

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Pruning

Trim dead or damaged leaves at the base; remove flower stalks after blooming

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Apr
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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