Some care needed
Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai
$356-inch
The most dramatic indoor tree — enormous paddle-shaped leaves on a bold architectural stem.
The White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) is the ultimate indoor tree for high-ceilinged, light-filled spaces. Its enormous, paddle-shaped leaves — each one a rich, lustrous green — grow on long, erect petioles from a central clump, creating a silhouette of extraordinary presence. In the wild in coastal South Africa it becomes a tree up to 10 metres tall; indoors it is typically maintained at 1.5–3 metres. In its natural habitat it produces spectacular white and blue flowers, though these rarely appear indoors without very bright, direct sun. The scale of this plant transforms a room — it is genuinely architectural furniture.
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Care needs
LightHigh
Light is High
WaterMedium
Water is Medium
DifficultyMedium
Difficulty is Medium
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This plant needs watering every 1–2 weeks. Add it to your calendar so you never forget.
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Care guide
Care tips
Position in your brightest spot — ideally in front of large south or west-facing windows. Water thoroughly when the top 2 inches of soil dry out; reduce watering in winter. Bird of Paradise likes humidity but tolerates normal indoor conditions. Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Wipe the large leaves monthly to remove dust. Repot every 2 years — or once roots fill the pot — into a container 2 sizes larger.
Common issues
Splitting or tearing of leaves is completely normal and occurs naturally as the plant grows and moves — do not mistake it for damage. Brown leaf edges indicate low humidity or fluoride sensitivity; use filtered water. Yellow leaves are usually caused by overwatering or insufficient drainage. Slow growth is to be expected — Birds of Paradise grow slowly indoors. Scale insects can appear on stems and leaf undersides.