Strelitzia Nicolai - White Bird of Paradise
Light: bright indirect to direct in small doses | |
Watering: 50% dry before the next watering | |
Humidity: increased | |
Toxic: not pet/kid safe |
Botanically known as the Strelitzia Nicolai, this beautiful plant belongs to the Strelitziaceae family.
Popularly, it is referred to as the Wild Banana Plant, Giant Bird of Paradise, or as the Giant White Bird of Paradise because of its banana-like foliage and clumping stalks.
A native of South Africa, it thrives in locations like California and Florida but can be cultivated in containers as well.