{"product_id":"strelitzia-nicolai-2","title":"Strelitzia nicolai - White Bird of Paradise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Bird of Paradise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Strelitzia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is one of the most spectacular tropical houseplants, prized for its very large, elongated, deep green leaves, similar to those of a banana plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has an upright, architectural growth habit and can eventually become a large plant, ideal for spacious living rooms, offices, reception areas, hotels, or other bright interiors. Mature specimens grown in favorable conditions may also produce its characteristic white-blue flowers, although flowering indoors is much rarer than in plants grown in warm climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strelitziaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Bird of Paradise, Giant Strelitzia, White Bird of Paradise\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tropical perennial, grown for its foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e upright, vigorous, with an architectural appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e very large, elongated, deep green, supported by long petioles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cream-white with bluish accents, appearing mainly on mature specimens\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e moderate to fast under good conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can become a very large plant over time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e houseplant, living rooms, offices, reception areas, hotels, and commercial spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers very bright, indirect light, but tolerates gentle sunlight if gradually acclimated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e moderate; allow the substrate to dry slightly at the surface between waterings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fertile, airy, and well-draining\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appreciates moderate humidity but also adapts well to typical indoor air\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prefers approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18-30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reduce watering, especially if the temperature and light levels are lower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e regular during the active growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e does not tolerate frost and must be protected from low temperatures\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e requires sufficient space for its leaves to develop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👉 For optimal development, we recommend \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Monstera \u0026amp; Araceae – SG PREMIUM MIX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, thanks to its airy, well-draining structure, suitable for tropical plants with vigorous roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e➡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the product:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-monstera\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-monstera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003every large and spectacular leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003etropical and architectural appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ean impactful plant for spacious areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003evigorous growth in bright conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edecorative throughout the year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan reach impressive dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuitable for modern and premium interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe flowers of mature specimens are highly spectacular\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enaturally split along the edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as they grow. This is characteristic of the plant and frequently occurs even in perfectly healthy specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves may also show \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall bends, scratches, spots, dry tips, or dry edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e resulting from growth, handling, transportation, or adaptation to new environmental conditions. These aspects are mainly cosmetic and do not normally affect the plant's viability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen may have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edifferent shape, a different number of leaves, and its own leaf distribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so the plant received may naturally differ from the presentation photographs. Plant height is measured including the pot, based on the tallest plant in the pot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlants are sold without flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"17cm pot, H75 cm, 2 plants\/pot","offer_id":55853931823430,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 cm pot, H60 cm, 2 plants\/pot","offer_id":57202250154310,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-7506.png?v=1784996464","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-sk\/products\/strelitzia-nicolai-2","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}