White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai)
White Bird of Paradise Strelitzia nicolaiPhoto: (c) Mahomed Desai, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY 4.0

Mainstream · tree like

White Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia nicolai

Also found as Giant white bird of paradise

White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) is a tree like companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

Typical placement
A tropical flowering plant display with the stated light, temperature, water, and drainage conditions
Care
Moderate to attentive · Tropical flowering plant
Everyday size
A floor-scale woody specimen that can become a substantial indoor tree with time.
Collector class
Mainstream
Seller listings
No verified seller listed

Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus
Strelitzia
Family
Strelitziaceae
Genetic status
Species
Propagation forms
Stem cuttings, layering, division, or seed depending on the genus
Plant form
tree like
Information checked
2026-07-31

Household safety

Conservative household placement

No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.

This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.

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Practical care guide

How to care for White Bird of Paradise

Tropical flowering plant guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Moderate to attentive
Light
Very bright light with several hours of gentle sun where tolerated
Water
Water thoroughly as the surface begins to dry; never keep the root ball stagnant
Temperature
Warm during growth and protected from frost (16–30°C)
Humidity
Moderate humidity with good air movement (40–70%)
Potting medium
Rich but free-draining peat-free container mix
Drainage
Fast drainage in a stable container
Feeding
Flowering-plant feed at label rate during active growth and bud development
Pruning and grooming
Deadhead or prune after flowering; remove crossing or weak growth
Seasonal rhythm
Follow the species' flowering cycle; reduce feed and water during slower growth
Propagation
Stem cuttings, layering, division, or seed depending on the genus
Travel planning
Arrange a check within five to seven days during flowering or hot weather
Common watch-outs
Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Conservative precaution based on the ASPCA database's stated limitation that its list is not all-inclusive. Absence from the list is not treated as proof of safety.

Pets
No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.
Children
This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.
Handling
A mature plant and container may be heavy
Placement
Choose a stable location beyond the reach of children and animals; collect fallen material promptly.
If exposure happens
If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

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White Bird of Paradise

Executive office · Refined living room · Bright conservatory

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