Giant Bird of Paradise

Giant Bird of Paradise

5 Gallon
$64.00
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Giant Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia nicolai

A majestic, tree-sized tropical with giant leaves and spectacular bird-like white flowers.

$64.00
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Description

The Giant Bird of Paradise is a monumental and architectural tropical plant that creates an unforgettable statement with its towering, banana-like foliage and spectacular, exotic flowers. It forms a dense clump of massive, paddle-shaped leaves that are a rich, glossy blue-green on incredibly long, sturdy petioles. Mature plants produce breathtaking, large flowers that resemble the head of a tropical bird, with a white "body" and a dramatic dark blue "tongue." While it requires significant space, it is the ultimate choice for adding a bold, jungly elegance to large, bright atriums or frost-free landscapes.

  • Majestic, Large-Scale Foliage: Produces enormous, banana-like leaves on tall stems, creating a dense, tropical canopy.

  • Spectacular White & Blue Bird-Like Flowers: Mature plants bear large, striking flowers that are a true horticultural marvel.

  • Tree-Like Stature: Can grow to the size of a small tree (20-30 ft outdoors), forming multiple upright "trunks" from its base.

  • Prefers Bright, Filtered Light & Space: Thrives in bright, indirect light indoors or partial shade outdoors; needs ample room to spread.

  • Slow to Flower Indoors: Typically flowers only when mature and given optimal conditions, often taking many years as a potted plant.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Large, banana-like elliptical leaves with leathery blue-green blades. Produces dramatic white and blue bird-shaped blooms (larger than common Bird of Paradise), though rarely flowers in containers. Forms a tree-like fountain shape.
  • Mature Height: 25-30 ft
  • Mature Width: 12-15 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Partial shade to full sun (outdoors); bright indirect light (indoors)
  • Key Advantages:Bold tropical statement plant,Excellent shade provider,Low-maintenance for its size,Pest-resistant
  • Landscape Uses:Tropical garden focal point,Poolside planting,Large container specimen,Courtyard shade tree
  • Seasonal Interest:Flowers: Fall to winter (mature outdoor plants),Foliage: Year-round

Faqs

Q: How can I encourage it to flower?A: Flowering requires maturity (often 5+ years),ample root space(it flowers best when slightly pot-bound but not severely restricted),bright light(several hours of direct sun indoors, or dappled sun outdoors), and consistent warmth and feeding during the growing season.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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