The Strelitzia Nicolai, known as the bird of paradise plant, originally comes from South Africa. This beautiful plant can transform your living room into a true jungle in no time. With its large and sturdy green leaves, this houseplant is suitable for any interior. Strelitzia belongs to the Musaceae family, making it a distant relative of the banana plant. A typical characteristic of this family is the cracks in the leaves of the plants. This is completely natural for the bird of paradise plant and not a cause for concern.

Care
The Strelitzia Nicolai is a true sun lover and therefore prefers a spot with plenty of light. For this reason, the plant also requires a lot of water; be mindful of drainage to avoid root rot. In spring and summer, the plant can also be kept on the terrace. The plant is not frost-resistant, so it should be brought back indoors in case of frost. The Strelitzia is mildly toxic to children and pets. Additionally, the Strelitzia is known for producing beautiful exotic flowers, but this often only occurs when the plant is decades old.