Giant white bird of paradise
Strelitzia nicolai · Birds of paradise · Bird-of-paradise family
Also known as: Natal Wild Banana · White Bird Of Paradise
Medium200–400cmNot pet-safe
Giant white bird of paradise care at a glance
Giant white bird of paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Ideal temperature: 18–29 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Sun to part shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 18–29 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Toxicity & Weather on Giant white bird of paradise
Possible pests on Giant white bird of paradise include Scale insects, Spider mites, Mealybugs and Aphids. Giant white bird of paradise is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Scale insects Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Low
- Aphids Low
Toxicity
- General GI irritation Low
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Giant white bird of paradise
- Which pests affect Giant white bird of paradise?
- Possible pests on Giant white bird of paradise include Scale insects, Spider mites, Mealybugs and Aphids.
- Is Giant white bird of paradise toxic to cats and dogs?
- Giant white bird of paradise is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Giant white bird of paradise need?
- Giant white bird of paradise has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Giant white bird of paradise need?
- Giant white bird of paradise prefers to grow in sun to partial shade. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Giant white bird of paradise frost-hardy?
- Giant white bird of paradise is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.