Strelitzia nicolai GIANT WHITE BIRD (6 seeds)

Strelitzia nicolai also called giant white bird is a tropical plant of the family Strelitziaceae. (same family as travelers palm tree)
This plant produces beautiful flowers in the shape of a blue and white bird.
It is native to South Africa, but it is now found everywhere in the tropics.
Its leaves are very similar to banana trees, which are much thicker.
Strelitzia nicolai can grow up to 10 meters in height.

Giant white bird is a semi-tropical plant, so it is difficult to grow in a temperate climate outside.
However, in a sheltered situation, Strelitzia nicolai can be planted on the shores of the Mediterranean or in mild oceanic climate or as a houseplant.
It will be planted in a place full sun.

Sowing giant white bird seeds:

It is advisable to slightly scarify the seeds and then soak the seeds for 12 hours in warm water.
Then sow the seeds under 1/2 cm deep in small pots of peat or horticultural soil if possible with acidic acid.
Finally, place the crop in a greenhouse or in a place where the temperature will be at least 25 ° C.
The germination of this exotic plant can last from 3 to 6 weeks.

• Very beautiful exotic plant, really remarkable.
• Size much more imposing than the bird of paradise.
• Reproducible seeds without organic designation but not treated.
• Give a very tropical side to the garden or your home.

Seeds of exotic plants to grow indoors or in mild climate.