White Bird of Paradise
4.5 out of 5 (14 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Taxonomy
Strelitzia nicolai
Strelitzia
Strelitziaceae
Zingiberales
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 13
Fast grower 8
Survivor 4
Pet friendly 3
Easy to propagate 2
Browns easily 2
@Greg
Arcadia, CA
02/12/2021
Another great accent piece for your living space. Gorgeous, gorgeous big leaves. Super easy to care for too! I just give it water and put it by the window and baby leaves have been shooting up. Seein…
@Kraigparkin…
San Francisco, CA
02/14/2021
It’s an architectural element in its own right. The curves are amazing and being an extra touch of softness and vibrancy to a space.
@Jessaburra
Sandy, OR
02/24/2021
Grows fast! Make sure you have bright light and lots of room.
@Samplantdad…
Silver Spring, MD
02/17/2021
I love the large leaves.
How to care for White Bird of Paradise
Water
How often to water your White Bird of Paradise
every 9
White Bird of Paradise needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for White Bird of Paradise in your home
a window
White Bird of Paradise may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your city to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of White Bird of Paradise in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize White Bird of Paradise
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your White Bird of Paradise after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for White Bird of Paradise
White Bird of Paradise
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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