{"title":"Bird of Paradise Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eBird of paradise plants carry the most recognisable flower in the garden, an orange and blue crest on a tall stem, over clumps of grey-green paddle leaves that look good every month of the year. The range has three strelitzias: the classic Strelitzia reginae at about 1.8m, the fine reed-leaved juncea for dry gardens, and the giant white Strelitzia nicolai, a 6m clumping feature with leaves like a banana. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a bird of paradise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the famous orange flower, choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-reginae\"\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e). It forms a clump about 1.8m tall and 1.5m wide and flowers from autumn through spring once mature. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/juncea-bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-parvifolia-var-juncea\"\u003eJuncea\u003c\/a\u003e has the same flower on a plant with narrow, rush-like leaves and almost no paddle, which gives it a sculptural look and makes it the toughest of the three in heat and drought. For height and a tropical canopy, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/giant-white-bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-nicolai\"\u003egiant white bird of paradise\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e) grows to 6m with 3m of spread, its white and blue flowers sitting in the leaf bases. It is a screening and feature plant rather than a flowering one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere they work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to light shade, with full sun giving the most flowers. All three are at home in coastal gardens, on pool surrounds, beside driveways and in large pots, and they take wind, salt and dry spells once established. In Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide they grow in the open garden. In Melbourne, Canberra and the cooler tablelands they want a warm north-facing wall or a pot that can be moved under cover, because young plants are damaged by frost; established clumps shrug off light frosts. The giant white strelitzia's leaves shred in strong wind, so give it some shelter if you want them whole, and keep it 3m from walls and pipes. They pair well with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e and with the agaves and aloes in a dry garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in free-draining soil enriched with compost, in spring or autumn in the south and any time in the north. Space reginae and juncea 1.5m apart for a continuous clump and 1m in a row along a fence; give the giant white at least 3m. In pots use a premium mix and a container of 400mm or more; a crowded root ball encourages flowering in reginae. Water deeply every week for the first summer, then only through long dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeed in spring with a complete fertiliser or a layer of compost. Remove spent flower stems and old outer leaves at the base to keep clumps tidy. Divide large clumps in spring if they outgrow their space, though divided plants can take two years to flower again. Strelitzias are rarely troubled by pests; scale on the leaves is wiped off or treated with horticultural oil. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-strelitzia-nicolai-tips-and-tricks\"\u003egrowing Strelitzia nicolai\u003c\/a\u003e covers the giant form in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before a bird of paradise flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrelitzia reginae grown from seed takes three to five years; the advanced plants here are closer to flowering size. A plant in full sun with its roots slightly crowded flowers soonest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill bird of paradise survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost, once established, with some leaf burn. Young plants and the giant white form need protection below about minus 2 degrees. In cold districts grow them in pots and move them under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the giant white bird of paradise get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 6m tall and 3m wide as a clump in the ground. In a large pot it stays nearer 3m. It needs room, and it is not a plant for a courtyard bed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"giant-white-bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-nicolai","title":"Giant White Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia Nicolai","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant White Bird of Paradise (\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e) is what you reach for when a courtyard, pool surround or blank rendered wall needs presence rather than more shrubbery. It builds a clump of upright grey stems to about 6m tall and 3m wide, topped with huge paddle shaped leaves, and mature clumps carry white and blue flowers in a dark bract. It grows quickly, takes salt air and dry spells, and holds its shape with almost no attention. It is frost tender, so cold gardens need it in a pot they can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without a root problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reaches 6m as a clumping perennial, not a tree, so you get screening at first floor height in a footprint of about 3m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and poolside proven.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and comfortable in humidity, and the leathery leaves shrug off splash and wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill out.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm garden with water it sends up new stems every season, so a young plant becomes a real clump in two to three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use. Place single plants where the leaf shadow falls on a wall, and allow at least 2m of clear space, because the clump widens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 2m apart in a line it makes a lush informal screen. Expect gaps at ground level, so underplant if you need solid privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good in a large pot on a terrace, where the container also limits how far the clump can spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant White Bird of Paradise in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the strongest, most upright growth, or part shade for larger softer leaves and a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so cool inland and southern districts should grow it in a container under a verandah or in a warm protected courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining ground, with compost worked through and a raised mound on clay. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer. Established plants are genuinely drought tolerant, though the leaves stay bigger and greener with regular summer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and tidying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Cut old stems out at ground level to keep the clump open. The leaves split along the ribs in wind, which does no harm and is part of the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage and seeds of this plant are considered toxic to cats and dogs. If your pets chew plants, choose something else for the areas they use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six through 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L, 100L and 200L. Small sizes are single fanned plants and the cheapest way to plant a run, but they take a few seasons to look the part. The 45L and larger sizes arrive as established multi stemmed clumps with real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eArchitectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare screening and privacy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweet-viburnum-viburnum-odoratissimum\"\u003eSweet Viburnum, a frost hardy alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 6m tall and 3m wide in a warm garden with room to spread. In a large pot it stays considerably smaller, usually 2m to 3m, because the root run is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. A hard frost burns the foliage and can kill young plants outright. In cold districts use a container you can shift to shelter over winter, or pick a warm courtyard wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the orange bird of paradise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize, mostly. \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e is a knee to waist high clump with orange flowers. This one is a 6m plant with woody trunks and far larger leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103491903,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100275392831,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103360831,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140103393599,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103426367,"sku":null,"price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103459135,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275163455,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44494673871167,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100275196223,"sku":null,"price":775.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44494673903935,"sku":"QLD","price":618.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100275228991,"sku":null,"price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44779345019199,"sku":"QLD","price":1581.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Giant-White-Bird-of-Paradise-Strelitzia-Nicolai_d415c740.png?v=1766221945"},{"product_id":"bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-reginae","title":"Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia reginae","description":"\u003cp\u003eBird of Paradise (\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on the flower alone: a bright orange and blue crane's head held above grey green paddle leaves, peaking from spring through autumn. Clumps reach about 1.8m tall and 1.5m wide, giving a tropical look at a size that fits a courtyard or a pool surround. It is drought, heat and salt tolerant, and flowers best when left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you cannot mistake.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange sepals and a blue tongue on a stiff stem, lasting for weeks in a vase as well as on the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical look without tropical fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerant once established, so it looks lush in gardens that get neither humidity nor regular rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leaves, no messy flower drop and genuine salt tolerance, a rare combination around a pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds its shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows as a tight clump rather than running, so it will not creep into paving or lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, no staking, no spraying. Cut off spent flower stems and old leaves once or twice a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump in a corner, or three set 1m apart along a fence, gives structure without the litter of palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm across or larger suits it, and being slightly root bound encourages flowering. It is one of the few feature plants that flowers better potted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a block planting, space 1m apart so the clumps meet as one band of foliage. Front line coastal positions are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bird of Paradise in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, but flowering is tied to light: a plant in deep shade grows plenty of leaf and almost no flower. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate and frosty districts grow it in a pot that can shelter for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, with compost worked through before planting. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound, because the fleshy roots rot in ground that stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice a week through the first summer, then only as needed. Mature clumps survive long dry spells, while potted plants need more regular water through flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where most people go wrong. Use a balanced fertiliser high in potassium in early spring and again in early summer. Too much nitrogen gives lush leaves and no flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems and browned leaves off at the base. Divide congested clumps in spring only if you want more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird of Paradise is grown in tube, 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, and 300mm and 400mm pots. Be realistic about timing: small plants are good value but take three to four years to flower, since the plant must build a mature clump first. The 300mm and 400mm plants are closer to flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a few weeks of settling in, then new leaves through the warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eLow maintenance poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to pool surrounds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Bird of Paradise not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually one of three reasons: too young, too shaded, or too much nitrogen. Plants need a mature clump before flowering, which takes three to four years from a small pot. Move it into more sun and switch to a potassium rich fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts are toxic if eaten, with the seeds and flowers the most hazardous, and it causes vomiting and drowsiness in cats and dogs. Plant it where pets and small children are not tempted to chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a massed planting. Single feature clumps need about 1.5m of clear space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":50478237974847,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140116697407,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100312224063,"sku":null,"price":190.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140116730175,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140116762943,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140116664639,"sku":null,"price":161.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100312322367,"sku":null,"price":224.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140116795711,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100312158527,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100312125759,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100312256831,"sku":null,"price":1963.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bird-of-Paradise-Strelitzia-reginae_f5c54700.png?v=1766222341"},{"product_id":"juncea-bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-parvifolia-var-juncea","title":"Juncea Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia parvifolia var. juncea","description":"\u003cp\u003eJuncea Bird of Paradise (\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia juncea\u003c\/em\u003e) trades leaves for pure architecture. Instead of the broad paddles of a common bird of paradise it throws up a fountain of narrow cylindrical stems to about 1.8m tall and 1.2m across, and the familiar orange and blue crane flowers appear among them. It is the collector's strelitzia, and one of the best structural plants going for a hot, sunny position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpture without bulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafless upright stems give a strong vertical form in a footprint of just over a metre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe same extraordinary flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange and blue crane shaped blooms held clear of the stems, and honeyeaters work them for nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, drought and salt are all fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off heat reflected from paving, tolerates long dry spells once established, and stands up to coastal salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to tatter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leaved bird of paradise shreds in wind and looks tired beside a pool. Cylindrical stems have nothing to tear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers better with crowded roots, so a pot it can stay in for years is a feature rather than a compromise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One clump against a rendered wall or a dark backdrop is enough, and the shadows the stems throw are half the appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot 400mm or wider with a free draining mix. Its tolerance of heat and reflected light suits an exposed balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e No shedding leaves, no litter in the water, and salt does not bother it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Juncea Bird of Paradise in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, because flowering drops away sharply in shade. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and takes light frost only once established. In cool inland and southern gardens grow it in a pot and move it under eaves for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all. Sandy loam is ideal, and on clay it needs a raised bed or mound. In pots use a quality mix opened up with coarse sand and a working drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first two summers while the clump builds, then only in dry spells. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again mid summer, since flowering is hungry work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and division.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no pruning as such. Cut spent flower stems and damaged stems down at the base. Resist dividing a healthy clump, because disturbance sets flowering back by years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes, and the gap between them tells you something. A tube is a young division with a few short stems, and it is slow: expect several years before it reaches flowering size. The 300mm plant is an established clump with real height, priced for the years already invested in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a month of stillness after planting while the thick roots settle, then new stems from the centre of the clump. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-strelitzia-nicolai-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eTips for growing strelitzia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eThe poolside planting range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eArchitectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All strelitzia are toxic to pets, and chewing the stems or flowers can cause drooling, vomiting and stomach upset. Keep it in a raised pot or a bed your animals do not browse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is slow growing, so tube stock commonly takes several years to build a clump large enough to flower. An established 300mm plant is much closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is arguably the best way to grow it. Use 400mm or wider, keep the mix free draining, and leave it alone. Crowded roots encourage flowering, so repot rarely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44967216546111,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100383199551,"sku":null,"price":744.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100383232319,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140133015871,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100383265087,"sku":null,"price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100383166783,"sku":null,"price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Juncea-Bird-of-Paradise-Strelitzia-parvifolia-var_-juncea.png?v=1766222687"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/bird-of-paradise-collection.jpg?v=1791098098","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/bird-of-paradise.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}