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Strelitzia nicolai
giant white bird of paradise or wild banana
This structural evergreen is primarily grown for its handsome (banana-like) foliage, which becomes shredded as it ages. Given...
with 28cm rustic green glazed pot
£108.98
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23cm pot | 1.0m tall
£79.99
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with 25cm mustard glazed por
£106.98
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with 25cm rust glazed pot
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with 29cm grey glazed pot
£114.98
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with 33cm ombre dark grey pot
£119.98
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with 33cm grey pot
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with 33cm terracotta pot & saucer
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Plant description
This structural evergreen is primarily grown for its handsome (banana-like) foliage, which becomes shredded as it ages. Given time and the right conditions however, it may occasionally produce a blue and white flowerhead too! In its native environment, this plant can grow to a great height (the foliage alone nearing 4m), but when confined to a pot and kept as an indoor plant, it will be a much more modest, but no less decorative specimen.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
How to care for Strelitzia nicolai:
During the growing season water regularly and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser each month. Water sparingly in winter and top dress each spring. As the old leaves become shredded, trim them off. The plants should be potted into a larger pot in autumn and may be left outside from May to September (provided there is no risk of frost). They need winter protection and can be kept in a greenhouse or conservatory from October through to April.
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