The Strelitzia Nicolai, commonly known as the White Bird of Paradise, is a striking living indoor plant with large, lance-shaped leaves in a deep, rich green. Mature plants can produce white flowers with blue hues, resembling a bird in flight. The plant has an upright, architectural growth habit that commands attention in any interior.
Its scale and presence make it well suited to hotel lobbies, atriums, retail spaces, large offices and hospitality interiors. It performs best in positions with generous natural light, such as near floor-to-ceiling windows or skylights, where it can also serve as a visual focal point within the layout.
Watering requirements are moderate: water when the top layer of soil feels dry and ensure the roots do not sit in standing water. This page offers one variant at 250 cm in height with a pot diameter of 40 cm. Plants are shipped in a sturdy box designed specifically for indoor plants, with a protective cover and secured fixings to ensure safe delivery.
Can this plant be placed both indoors and outdoors? The plant is primarily intended for indoor use, in a bright spot away from direct sunlight. Outdoors it can thrive in a sunny, sheltered position. For projects requiring year-round stability, an indoor placement is the most reliable option.
How much maintenance does this plant require in a commercial setting? Maintenance is straightforward: water when the top layer of soil feels dry and ensure the roots do not stand in water. No specialist care is required, which makes it practical for locations where daily supervision is not always possible.
How does the plant look up close? This is a living plant, not an artificial one. The leaves, stem and any flowers are entirely natural, so the visual quality is inherently authentic, including the natural variation that comes with a real plant.
Can I order multiple plants for a larger project? Orders can be placed per unit or in larger quantities for a project. An order is dispatched as a whole, carefully packed to ensure all plants arrive in good condition. Get in touch if you need to plan a larger series.
How is the plant packed and what is the lead time? The plant is packed in a sturdy box designed specifically for indoor plants. The soil and plant are protected by a cover, and the plant is secured for transit. The lead time is 5 working days.
