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This plant is a native to South Africa, a real talking point it has large exotic looking paddle shaped leaves on long elegant stems. The leaves are a gorgeous glossy dark green colour. All Strelitzia will have some splits in their leaves, this is a clever trick the plant does to ensure that the younger leaves receive plenty of light. You will particularly notice this on the mature leaves and is a part of the natural charm of this plant. This is a relatively low maintenance houseplant that offers a big impact.
Light conditions: will thrive in bright light and can cope with a few hours of early morning or later afternoon sun, however do not place right next to a window to avoid extremes of temperature.
Neediness: Enjoys being placed outside during hot summer months.
Watering: during warmer weather ensure soil is kept moist but not soggy. In the cooler months allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering. Do not overwater as the roots can rot. Enjoys humidity so mist regularly.
Ideal location: bathrooms and kitchens, south facing rooms.
Rate of growth: fast growing. Leaves can reach 2m long, once the plant reaches 2m in height it is able to produce blooms.
Temperature: will do best kept above 18c.
Pets: this plant is toxic to cats and dogs. See our range of pet friendly plants if your pet is prone to nibbling.
Neediness: Enjoys being placed outside during hot summer months.
Watering: during warmer weather ensure soil is kept moist but not soggy. In the cooler months allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering. Do not overwater as the roots can rot. Enjoys humidity so mist regularly.
Ideal location: bathrooms and kitchens, south facing rooms.
Rate of growth: fast growing. Leaves can reach 2m long, once the plant reaches 2m in height it is able to produce blooms.
Temperature: will do best kept above 18c.
Pets: this plant is toxic to cats and dogs. See our range of pet friendly plants if your pet is prone to nibbling.
Sizing:
W12cm x H30-40cm
W12cm x H30-40cm
W17cm x H60-70cm
W24cm x H110-120cm
W27cm x H130-140cm
Also known as: Giant Bird of Paradise, Wild Banana, Strelitzia Nicolai
(Does not include decorative pot.)
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We deliver to most of the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland and the following postcodes IV, AB, HS, FK, KW, PA, PH, IM, JE and GY).
Standard Delivery - £5
- Usually delivered within 4-5 working days
- All orders are sent on tracked services by Royal Mail, FedEx or DPD
- One charge covers your entire order, regardless of how many items
Delivery Add-on: Next or Named Day - Additional £5 or £6 (Sat)
- Order by 4pm for next day delivery
- Delivered on a tracked next day service
- Select a convenient delivery date at the basket
- Additional £5 for a weekday added to standard delivery charges
- Additional £6 for a Saturday added to standard delivery charges
Returns
If you'd like to return a living item, let the team know within 30 days by emailing hello@beardsanddaisies.co.uk or live chat if online. Please attach a photo of the faulty or damaged plant. Other items can be returned for a refund within 30 days as long as they're unused and in re-saleable condition.
Nothing makes us happier than making you happy (cheesy, but it’s true) which is why we do everything we can to provide a positive plant experience from start to finish. Your plant should arrive fresh and healthy - if for any reason it doesn’t, we’ll replace it for free within 30 days!
Your plant has been on quite the adventure to get to you, so it might need a drink and some time to adjust to its new home. It’s perfectly normal that it may be showing some minor signs of stress after shipment.
If your plant is damaged beyond what you’d expect, let us know within 30 days, and a friendly member of the Plant Folk will be able to help you. All you need to do is take a couple of pictures of the problem area and one of the whole plant and send them to hello@beardsanddaisies.co.uk. We’ll then make things right as quickly as we can, so you can get on with enjoying plant parenthood.
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