{"product_id":"bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-nicolai","title":"Strelitzia nicolai - Giant White Bird of Paradise","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bird of Paradise is a majestic plant which is popular due to its distinctive flowers, shaped like the heads of vibrant birds of paradise. This species' flowers are white, standing out against its deep green foliage. Make sure you like the foliage when you choose this plant, too- it can take eight years for the plant to mature enough to flower indoors, but once it does, it can continue to grow and flower for years. It is definitely worth the investment! Care or this plant with a bright spot, moist soil and plant food at the right time and it will reward you with gorgeous blooms and foliage!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrelitzia nicolai (Strelitz' plant, Nicolai's variety. The name Nicolai means 'victory of the people')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiant White Bird of Paradise, Wild Banana, Natal White Banana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese plants LOVE the sun; place them in your brightest spot and they will love you too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow half the soil to dry out between waters; reduce this in autumn and winter. Be mindful that you'll need to water more frequently in a very sunny spot, but in a shadier spot much less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAverage humidity is fine for this plant, but it will benefit from a regular mist or the introduction of a humidity tray, especially if it's near a radiator. It needs good air circulation, too, so don't let it sit stagnant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA moisture-retentive mix with added bark will work well here; add bark to a mix designed for Calatheas or Marantas for the perfect combo! Repot every year in Spring as the plant grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAverage household temperatures of about 14-24°C are fine- make sure it doesn't consistently drop below 10°C in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be tricky to get this plant to bloom indoors. Patience is key, but you can help it along too! It needs light and nutrients, and will flower better if it is slightly pot bound. Flowering is usually in late winter and early spring; a dormancy period in autumn and winter with slightly lower temperatures (though no lower than 10), less water and less feeding followed by increasing temperatures, more water and fertiliser high in potash will give it the best chance of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":57705234432381,"sku":"1861146838671","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":43253410889981,"sku":"9724623972961","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"19cm","offer_id":45371903508733,"sku":"1781248139171","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"21cm","offer_id":43253402173693,"sku":"4125623972961","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"24cm","offer_id":44651148673277,"sku":"4440857480171","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30cm","offer_id":43253402206461,"sku":"8116623972961","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"36cm","offer_id":55894541861245,"sku":"1946003716471","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/strelitzia-nicolai-giant-white-bird-of-paradise-6316298.jpg?v=1759413852","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-nicolai","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}