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White Bird of Paradise
A bold indoor plant with striking tropical foliage
£12
(Price varies by plant height)
Bright light
Easy to care for
Air purifying
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Key information
The White Bird of Paradise, also known as a Wild Banana tree or Strelitzia Nicolai creates real impact! The large, ribbed, padel shaped leaves sit on long stems with a show stopping effect. Make an exotic statement with this sun loving plant either on its own or grouped with other house plants.
Delivery & Returns
SOTO GARDENS EDITS AND COLLECTIONS: Orders placed using the spring 2026 pre-order discount will be delivered from the 17th March. A member of the Soto team will be in touch to organise delivery. Soto deliver nationwide for all plants, pots and accessories via our courier partner, DPD within 3-7 working days. Delivery is free for all orders over £75. For orders under £75, we charge £6. If you would like your order delivered after this period, please let us know when you’d like to take receipt in the delivery notes. Soto Guests, including BIG GREEN EGG, GARDEN TRADING and FLOWERBX are delivered in accordance with their T&C’s. Please see our delivery and returns page for more information. Please contact Soto if you’ve any questions.
Top Tip
The White Bird of Paradise likes to be reminded of its sunny origins, place in as bright a spot as possible.
How to care for White Bird of Paradise
Aspect
Happy in bright light
The Wild Banana Plant requires lots of light.
Care Level
Very easy
Wipe the leaves regularly to prevent dust buildup.
Watering
When needed
Allow the top inch of the soil to dry out before watering.
Feeding
Indoor plant food
Feed the White Bird of Paradise once a month during the spring and summer with a liquid feed.
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Strelitzia Nicolai
PLANT TYPE
Indoor Plant
NURSERY POT SIZE
12cm, 21cm, 27cm
PLANT HEIGHT (INCLUDING POT)
30-40cm, 90-100cm, 140-150cm
WARNING SIGNS
Yellow leaves suggest over watering, a drooping plant means under watering.
TOXICITY
This plant is harmful if ingested.
Indoor plants help bring personality, break up spaces and introduce new textures and tones.
At Soto we want to make looking after your plants as easy and enjoyable as possible. The White Bird of Paradise profile will help you get to know your new plant.
The Strelitzia nicolai, commonly known as the White Bird of Paradise or Banana Plant is native to costal areas of South Africa.
It thrives in warm and humid conditions, so it is important to place in a sunny spot and spritz the leaves to create a humid environment.
Be careful though, overwatering can lead to root rot, so it's crucial not to let the soil stay constantly soggy. Reduce watering in the winter when the plant's growth slows down.
The leaves of this popular houseplant are arranged in a fan-like pattern and can grow up to 3 meters in length, giving the plant a tropical and exotic appearance.
Remove any yellow or damaged leaves regularly. Pruning can also be done to control the plant's size and shape. New growth typically emerges from the centre of the plant.
As the plant grows, it may benefit from staking or support to keep it upright.
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