Floor space near a south-facing window
White Bird of Paradise
Light requirement
Needs a sunny windowsill with several hours of direct sun daily.
Strelitzia Nicolai grows into a genuine indoor tree — enormous fan-like leaves on thick stems. A slow-building statement plant that rewards patience with dramatic scale.
Plant profile
Light
Direct sun
Water
Water regularly
Humidity
Average
Growth habit
Upright
Mature size
Large (90 cm+)
Pet safe
Toxic to pets
Care level
Moderate
Water when the top few centimetres feel dry. A large plant in a sunny spot drinks considerably in summer — check regularly.
Upright, large — best as a floor plant with room to grow tall.
Keep away from cats and dogs. Use the pet-safe filter to find safer alternatives.
Reliable in most indoor environments with regular watering.