🌿 White Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai
This giant, banana-like tropical produces bold, paddle-shaped leaves and striking white-and-blue flowers, making an unmistakable architectural statement in large landscapes.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to South Africa
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade
💧 Water: Water regularly in well-drained soil
📏 Size: Matures to 15-20 ft tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Flowers nearly continuously throughout the year
🌱 Landscape Use: An outstanding specimen for screens, large beds, and oversized containers
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Toxic to dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend soil, feed monthly with Espoma Flower-Tone to keep the blooms coming.