Strelitzia nicolai

Botanical name – Strelitzia nicolai

Common name – Giant bird of paradise, Wild Banana

Description – A tall, palm like variety of Strelitzia resembling a banana tree with an espalier, fan-like habit. Widely used in tropical landscape gardens however also commonly used as an indoor plant.

Flower Colour – Purple and white

Flower Period – Summer

Fruiting – N/A

Location – Suitable for most soil types. Establishes best in part shade gardens but can climatize to full sun. An ideal plant for indoors in areas of great natural or filtered light.

Care – Maintain regular watering while establishing and during the hotter months of the year. Feed twice a year with a slow release or granular fertiliser.

Mature height – 5-10m H x 2-4m W

Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
140mm – 30cm
200mm – 50cm
250mm – 80cm
300mm – 120cm
400mm – 160cm
500mm – 200cm

**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**

Plant Key 
Some quick facts about this plant:

	Full Sun
	Part Shade
	Great Indoors
	Low Watering
	Ideal for Pots
	Flowering
	2-4m Wide
	5-10m High