White bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai)

White bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) is a conservatory or greenhouse grown type of plant that can grow 8m – 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.

This plant is commonly known as white bird of paradise.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: white bird of paradise
Scientific name: Strelitzia nicolai
Plant type: Conservatory & Greenhouse, Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Sub-tropical
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Wall-side Borders

Seasonal colors

How to plant White bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing White bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons