STRELITZIA nicolai
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STRELITZIA nicolai
Commonly known as White bird of paradise, wild banana
White and blue flowers opening from bluish-black bracts
£25.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
A large subject requiring ample space -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects -
Place of origin
South Africa (Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu/Natal -
Evergreen
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)Use loam-based compost (JI No.3) in full light with shade from hot sun and good ventilation
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial with oblong leaf-blades 1.5m (5ft) long, rounded or heart-shaped at the base, on leaf-stalks 2m (6½ft) long. Produces 3-5 spathes 40-45cm (16-18in) long and flowers 20cm (8in) long
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Heated greenhouse - subtropical
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Full sun
Shelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
5m (16ft)
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