strelitzia nicolai potting mix Strelitzia nicolai, 'White Bird of Paradise' – Glasswing

strelitzia nicolai potting mix Strelitzia nicolai, 'White Bird of Paradise' – GlasswingOften mistaken for a banana plant because of its large leaves, this lush and beautiful plant thrives indoors. It is native to South Africa where it often blooms, but will rarely produce a flower indoors. LIGHT: Full to part sun. Rotate the plant so the light is even on all sides. Some direct sun is beneficial. WATER: Allow top 30% of soil to dry between waterings, then thoroughly soak the plant. This plant needs less water in the fall and winter.

Often mistaken for a banana plant because of its large leaves, this lush and beautiful plant thrives indoors. It is native to South Africa where it often blooms, but will rarely produce a flower indoors.

LIGHT: Full to part sun. Rotate the plant so the light is even on all sides. Some direct sun is beneficial. 

WATER: Allow top 30% of soil to dry between waterings, then thoroughly soak the plant. This plant needs less water in the fall and winter. Curling leaves could be a sign that the plant needs more water. High humidity preferred.

FERTILIZER: Once per month during the active growing season.

TEMPERATURE: 60-80 degrees

NOTES: Plant leaves require dusting occasionally.

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