Strelitzia Nicolai 3.5lt

SKU: 2365

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Comes in 18cm nursery pot 

Light: can handle light levels from direct sunlight to low indirect light. will flourish in a sunny spot.

Water: Keep the soil moist, but not soggy during winter, allow two inches of soil to dry out between waterings. The strelitzia nicolai cannot handle ‘wet feet’, meaning its roots should not sit in wet soil. It’s best to keep them on the dry side in winter.

HUMIDITY: appreciates the occasional misting, which also helps remove the dust from its glossy dark leaves.

TEMPERATURE: Average indoor temperatures of 15-20 degrees are just fine. It does most of its growth in warmth and heat. Therefore, its growth will slow during the cooler winter months.

FOOD: Strelitzia’s are hungry plant because of how quickly it grows! During the spring and summer fertilize once a month with an all-purpose liquid feed. No fertilizer is necessary during the winter when plant growth naturally slows other then seaweed or fish based products(helps with root growth and prevents root rot).

TOXICITY: Toxins are found in the leaves and can adversely affect humans and pets if consumed. Mild mouth and stomach irritation may occur.