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Strelitzia nicolai is native to evergreen coastal forests and thickets of eastern South Africa from the Gonubie northwards to southern Mozambique.

Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Propagated by seed sown at 64-70☏ (18-21☌) in spring or division of rooted suckers in spring.

When the bottom leaves are dry and brown, cut them off.

Keep an eye out for scale insects, glasshouse red spider mites, and mealybugs.

Excellent cut flowers with a long vase life (up to 2 weeks).

The root system is aggressive - do not plant Giant Bird of Paradise too close to structures and paths.

Giant Bird of Paradise withstands salty coastal winds, making it a good feature plant or screen for coastal gardens.

Underneath can be planted other tropical plants, such as large ferns and shade-loving flowers.

Giant Bird of Paradise is often situated against a wall or fence.

Giant Bird of Paradise is also treated as a houseplant.

Giant Bird of Paradise is a wonderful addition to Mediterranean or subtropical gardens, wall-side borders, city gardens or patio containers.

Giant Bird of Paradise can be grown outdoors in a frost-free location with protection from strong winds.

Once established, Giant Bird of Paradise is reasonably drought tolerant (the large, fleshy roots retain lots of water) and can withstand extended periods without irrigation.During growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly.Performs best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soils.Give it room to spread out and unfurl its huge leaves. A Giant Bird of Paradise can be a real showpiece in the landscape. Eye-catching throughout the year, the Giant Bird of Paradise is widely cultivated as an ornamental for its exotic flowers and lush, tropical foliage.

Since one flower spathe sprouts out of another, this gives them a double-decked appearance. Larger than those of Strelitzia reginae, the spectacular blossoms resemble the head of a bird, with a white crest and purple beak. long (50 cm) are produced in succession from purplish-gray beak-like spathes. Blooming throughout the year, with a peak in spring and summer, large blue and white flowers, up to 20 in. They tear in the wind and come to resemble giant feathers. They resemble the leaves of banana plants and are arranged fanwise on the stems. long (150-300 cm), oblong, shiny gray-green with long, thick leaf stalks. This massive evergreen treelike perennial forms huge clumps of erect or curving woody stems that can reach 30 feet in height (9 m).

Grown primarily for its dramatic foliage, Strelitzia nicolai (Giant Bird of Paradise) brings a sensational tropical accent to the garden or in a sunny interior room.