White Bird of Paradise
$79.00 – $229.00
Adored by interior design professionals for its dramatic, long, arching leaves, the Strelitzia nicolai can really make a tropical statement even if you’re socked in for a long winter. Better yet, break it out on the porch or patio during the summertime and let the sun shine on it. Regardless of the growing season, you’ll need a lot of sunlight to keep the White Bird of Paradise growing. In the South, it’s grown outdoors and produces funky-looking inflorescence that look like a bird’s head, giving it its name; but it won’t bloom inside (it could, under extraordinary conditions), so you can enjoy this one for its leaves. For an even more dramatic presentation, throw some light on it and let its silhouette do some work too.
Plant Details
| Size | 3-4', 4-5' |
| Difficulty | Easy Care Level |
| Light | Bright Indirect Light |
| Pet Friendly | This plant may be toxic to pets |
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Description
The White Bird of Paradise is sure to bring out your tropical nature. Here are some helpful hints to keep it growing:
Watering
With the high-light requirement, this plant is a moderately heavy drinker. Thoroughly wet the soil with each watering and let it dry down to moist before watering again. Sub-irrigation can be very helpful in reducing the frequency of watering. Please see our watering guide for more details.
Light
This bird of paradise needs lots of light, so plan on positioning it near an east-, south, or west-facing window and get some sun on its leaves. You might be able to move it to low/medium light for special occasions, but if you want it to last you’ll need to park it a very bright spot.
Nutrition
Like other plants shipped fresh from Florida, you won’t need to feed this palm for at least 6 months after you get it. That’s because there is residual nutrients in the soil from when the palm was being propagated. After 6 months, it can be fed quarterly with a complete fertilizer formulated for interior plants.
Cleaning
With the White Bird, you get lots of plant with fewer leaves; so cleaning it is pretty easy. Just use a damp cloth soaked in water and a light soap solution and wipe down the tops and undersides of the leaves.
Pruning
Older leaves can turn brown (especially if you let it dry out) and you can just prune them off at the base of the stem. Do the same if it’s actively growing and a few leaves decide to go where you don’t want them to.
Bugs
This is another “mealy and mite” plant. Watch for the little white cottony mealybugs at the base of the leaves, on the stems, and the undersides of the leaves by the leaf margin; mites will hide on the bottom side of the leaves and produce webs. Be extra vigilant when scouting for mites, as they can do irreparable harm quickly often mistaken for dust on the underside of the leaves. If you see either of these, break out the spray bottle with a light soap solution, spray and wipe them daily ’til they’re gone.
Trouble
Keep an eye out for the bugs mentioned above, and you’ll enjoy bringing this tropical gem inside.
Plant looks great.
Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions going forward!
Sue
It’s beautiful, big and healthy.
We’re so glad you’re happy with it. The PlantAssure will also help you care for it and if you have questions, just send me another email. Happy to help if you need it!
Thanks – Sue
Beautiful White Bird of Paradise, quick shipping
Thank you! Please let us know if you have any questions going forward.
Sue
I received this plant about 4 days after I placed my order and it was delivered in perfect condition. In fact, I the size was much taller and fuller than I expected. This plant came to me very green and health. I am 100% pleased.
Thank you! You have quite the houseful now. We’re so thankful for all of your orders and glad to hear you’re happy with them.
Sue
My second time buying a plant from PLANTZ. And i Love both of them. come in carefully packaged, easy to unwrap. flowers are healthy and strong 🙂
Thanks for letting us know you’re happy with them!
Sue
Amazing service, recommended to a bunch of plant-obsessed friends.
Thanks so much! I hope she was happy with her Mother’s Day gift!
Sue
We absolutely love our new white birds of paradise! It came very well packaged and arrived healthy. A shout out to Sue for helping us with all of our questions & concerns, she was so helpful! I can’t wait to purchase more plants from plantz!
Thank you! Glad you are enjoying your birthday gift! Hoping you let your hubby pick them out for you more often. He has really good taste:).
a handsome plant, came intact!
Great! Thanks for letting us know!
Sue
Probably the best experience I have ever had ordering online. Excellent communication from Plantz throughout the entire process. Definitely would order from this company again.
Thanks for letting us know and if you need help in the future, please reach out to us!
Sue
I am truly blown away with how beautiful and healthy my white bird is! Not only was the purchasing process easy but the customer service (shout out to Sue!) is unparalleled. They held my plant until the weather was suitable for shipping, which I REALLY appreciated. Just placed another order for two more plants and a couple of their sub-irrigation systems. I also really appreciate all of the resources that they provide on their website. The care and attention that goes into their plants and their customers is incredible. Highly, highly recommend!
Thanks Mishan! Compliments should go to my amazing team and their great packaging knowledge! More plants headed your way soon! It cannot stay cold for too long!
Sue
I thought it was be a little bigger, but other than that I love it!
We didn’t realize this was a gift to you from someone so when you inquired on SM, we sent a photo of the large one. So sorry but glad you’re happy with it!
Sue
Beautiful plant, packaged very well. Arrived with all leaves and stems intact.
Great! We do worry about shipping during the holidays when everything is such a rush! Glad it made it safe and sound!
Thanks – Sue
Very healthy and lush Bird of Paradise plant. Very accommodating staff and helpful team!
Thank you! Enjoy your new plant friend!
Sue
Beautiful!
Thank you. This is also a high light plant so please be sure to put it in a bright window!
Sue
I have had my White Bird of Paradise for 2 weeks now, and so far so good. It is a stunning, dramatic plant, pictures do not do it justice. I truly hope it will stay happy and vibrant in my home. This (and the equally gorgeous Reflexa plant!) were my first online purchase of a live plant. I did do lots of research and was admittedly very hesitant to order online. I wish I had done it earlier! My new plants arrived within a few short days, impossibly, perfectly packed! I was shocked at the level of care in shipping and of the plants themselves. The written and video instructions were on point, from how to unpack them properly, how to “present” them on decorative planter, to caring for them, from A to Z. The help from Sue was unparalleled too. She e-mailed me a couple of times before and after receipt, to check in and make sure the plants were ok. This company truly cares about their plants, they grow and give them new homes with love.
Hi Gema – thanks for the very nice comments. Our team works very hard to ensure the plants are safe when at the hands of FedEx and do such a wonderful job. We all so happy to hear that your plants are thriving and that you’re happy with them. If you have questions going forward, please let us know!
Thanks – Sue
AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! Best plant hands down I have ever bought online….and I have A LOT. It is gorgeous, full, healthy and was shipped perfectly. Arrived fast and follow up customer service best I’ve EVER EXPERIENCED though any company. Sue is 😍😍😍😍. Thank you again! Looking forward to buying many more from you! THANK YOU AGAIN!
Thanks Jess! We have a great team packing these plants up so they arrive undamaged as we’re not quite sure what they go through with FedEx! I’m hunting for the specific species you’ve asked about and we’ll let you know when/if we find them!
Sue
Wonderful experience with all three plants I purchased. Sue is amazing!
Well thank you! I have a great team who handle the hard part and make me look good!
Sue
I received a very healthy Bird of Paradise and it was much bigger and more beautiful than I expected! Thank you so much!
We’re so glad you’re happy with it and yes, the plants are loving the heat and humidity so they’re growing fast!
Thanks – Sue
Arrived very quickly and was packaged so well. The online instructions made it easy to safely unpack and water my plant. The plant is just beautiful.
Thank you!
Sue
The plant is magnificent, terrifically healthy, arrived in excellent condition… I am a Very satisfied customer.
Plantz customer service is fantastic.
I definitely would recommend Plantz to anyone desiring to find a reliable and helpful plant source!
Thank you! I think Panthera is enjoying her new jungle too! Beautiful job setting up your new plants!
Sue
Beautiful!! Communication was truly ideal.— ordering the watering system to ensure this investment lasts!!!
Thanks for the nice comments! Happy to help if you need us!
Sue
Fantastic customer service, I received a fantastic healthy plant, couldn’t be any happier
Thank you so much! We’re here to help if you need us!
Sue
holly cow, this thing is also an entire jungle in one pot, above and beyond
A majesty palm and a white bird……is their room left in the house for the humans? Thanks for letting us know you’re happy with your plants!
Sue
I love my Bird of Paradise plants!
So beautiful! ❤️
I have one in my bedroom & another in my family room.
They require a lot of bright light & moist soil to keep them happy!
I’m very satisfied with my purchases, they are the healthiest looking Bird Of Paradise Plants I’ve ever purchased. 👍
Thanks for letting us know! Enjoy!
Sue
Loving my Bird of Paradise. I had purchased a white bird from my local nursery for the same price but half size. This one is growing a lot faster and more lush! Thank you!!
Thank you for letting us know. We do take pride in our products and will never send anything but the best!
Thanks – Sue
My wife loved it! It was a birthday gift. Came on time and is perfect! Thank you!
That is great! So glad we could help!
Thanks – Sue
I love the plant!!!
Great! Thanks for letting us know!!
Sue
Plant is perfection. My experience with this company was amazing from start to finish. Quick and easy online checkout. Staff went above and beyond when I went to pick up my purchase. This company will be the only company I ever purchase plants from. Can’t wait for my next purchase.
So glad you’re happy with all your new plants!
Thanks!
Sue
My plant arrived in great shape and packaged carefully. We moved George to a spot next to a bright window and have been monitoring his water levels carefully. Hopefully he’ll be with us a long time!
George! Love it. Let us know if you need help with him!
Thanks – Sue
Sue was extremely helpful in answering my questions around shipment timing. Thank you!
You’re very welcome and we’re here to help when you need us. Thanks again for your order!
Sue
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Sue
My plant was in great shape when it arrived and it’s simply amazing ! Will purchase plants through plantz.com again.
Great news! Thanks for sharing! Let us know when you’re ready and we’re happy to help you select the perfect plant for your space
Thanks,
Sue
Excellent packaging. Plant arrived in great condition and is just beautiful!
We’re so happy to hear that you’re happy!
Thanks- Sue
This plant is STUNNING and way larger than I expected! My only gripe is that FedEx did a terrible job handling it, and the 3 largest leaves at the top snapped in half which is really disappointing. That said, the rest of the plant is gorgeous.
Oh No! Can you please send me a photo? Although this doesn’t happen often, we do experience some damage during transit and I’d like to see how it looks and file a claim if necessary! I will send you an email directly to see how we can help.
Thanks!
Sue
The plant was far larger and more beautiful than I ever would have thought. Very impressed and would recommend purchasing if a bird of paradise is on your wish list.
Additionally, the customer service follow-up regarding plant care was wonderful.
So glad to hear you’re happy with it! While it might be chilly in other areas of the country, we stay warm in Florida and the plants continue to grow!
Thanks,
Sue
Great customer service! Their response time is quick, and Sue gives you details you need.
I was surprised when I got my WBOP, it was fuller and taller than I was expecting. I know that when I have questions, I can just shoot them an email and I’ll get answers!
We appreciate the nice comments! Being in Florida, the plants tend to grow quickly and our specs aren’t always 100% accurate as the plants seem to grow overnight! We’re so glad you’re happy and if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me!
Thanks – Sue
I am so happy with my new plant and it arrived in great condition. I’ll be buying from plantz again for sure!
This is great to hear and we look forward to hearing from you again soon!
Thanks – Sue
Great follow ups
I was worried about shipping from Fl to Oh but the WBOP arrived nice and safe.
Sue has provided a ton of guidance and advice on how to best care for the WBOP!
My girlfriend ordered a few plants as well.
Great experience!
Thanks for sharing our information and thanks for that great photo!
Sue
This plant arrived in excellent condition, and obvious care and attention was taken with the packaging.
It included extra dirt to press down into the pot to make up for any that had been lost in transit.
Just remember to have a glance at the unboxing video they attach to minimize damage and mess!!
Super happy with this baby! 🌱
Thanks Jeremy! I do hope everyone watches the unboxing video as we’re not quite sure what the plants go through in transit and as well as the plants are packaged, it is always possible for some soil to escape!
Thanks again – Sue
My plant was beautiful! I couldn’t believe how big and green it was! The video on how to unpackage was extremely helpful.
We’re so glad you’re happy with your new plant! Please let us know if you need any help getting it set up! We’d also love a photo if you’d like to share!
Thanks – Sue
Awesome. Quality. Perfect. HEALTHY!
Leaves died from plastic netting which because of how tall plant needed higher box. 5 leaves dead. I do have pictures.
Hi Glenna – I’m very sorry! Could you please send me your photos? I had sent you some care instructions and didn’t hear back from you so we assumed things are ok. It is possible that it didn’t travel ‘this end up’ as we request and the leaves were damaged but the box should’ve been tall enough to accommodate the height of the plant. Let me look at your photos and see what we can do for you.
Thanks – Sue
The plant had a lot of split leaves and yellow around the tips of the leaves. The plant looked jaundice and not super healthy.
Hi Wilson – The splitting of the leaves is very common and you will notice this as the new growth emerges. It will come from the center of the stalks and will look like a rolled up spear. As it grows and unrolls, it won’t all unroll at the same time which causes the splits. The yellowing is most likely due to the time in the box during transit and if you’ll put it in a bright sunny window, it will perk up. If you’d like to send me a photo, I’d be happy to take a look.
Thanks – Sue
Plant was packaged great and arrived safely
Love the plant!!! Love the customer service!! Will never buy from anywhere else again. Thanks guys!
The plant arrived in really great condition, and Sue went above and beyond in giving me information about how to care for the plant, keeping me updated on the status of my order, and responding to my questions. The experience was significantly better than any experience I’ve had at any nursery.
This plant came in an excellent condition, green and beautiful. The package it came in was packed with care. I am very excited about this bird to get acclimated and thrive.
The plants are doing well. Hopefully it will stay beautiful in our home.
EXCELLENT customer service and a GORGEOUS plant! So worth the money, I’ll be buying from Plantz again!
Love, Love, Love!!!!!
Plantz was wonderful to work with. I love my plants and cannot wait for them to grow. I would always go back to them
Mindy Isla
Out plant arrived in wonderful condition and has made the perfect addition to our home. Thank you, Plantz, for the exceptional care and service.
Stunningly beautiful plant in perfect condition!!!
Despite the beating it got while being shipped (no thanks to FedEx), Sue was with me every step of the way (still is) to make sure my plant gets acclimated in its new home. 1.5 weeks in and the plant has 3 new shoots! So happy with the service I have received, I just placed another order – this time the Fiddle Leaf Fig! Thanks, Sue!
It was taller than I imagined and in great shape. Very happy with this purchase and will definitely use you all again.
These plants are gorgeous. I got two of them and they are so pretty and full. Love the leaves and how tall they were. They are perfect.
I meant to post this a while ago but got derailed. Here is a copy and paste of the email I sent to Sue. I cannot express how happy with the product, transaction and communication I received. I’m so pleased I am going to purchase more.
Kizzy Kehoe
Fri, Apr 26, 1:24 PM (11 days ago)
to Sue
OMG Sue my Mom received the plant, and sent me a pic and it is intact! It is so beautiful even greener and bigger than I expected! I love it! She loves it! It’s my favorite plant and I love it so much I wanted her to have it so that every time she sees it she will think of my family and I that just moved from our home town in Texas to Florida and we miss her terribly. Thank you for exceeding my expectations!
The plant arrived better than I ever expected. Easy and thorough directions on care.
Great plant in good health, a little smaller than expected, but overall very satisfied.
Love my white bird of paradise. It arrived thriving and beautiful. I love getting plants from you.
Hello! I am a few months late to this review. I wanted to own my plant for a little while and see how it played out. So far, I really love the plant! It is beautiful! I would give it 5 stars–but I have lost 7/8 bottom leaves since receiving it (or they died) and not sure if that is normal. Also, the leaves are cracking and breaking a little (I have pictures to send and show) and also not sure if that is normal, either?! Would love to get these concerns answered if possible!
Hi Sabrina – Please send pictures to orders@plantz.com and our plant specialists will help you. Thanks – Steve
Love my Bird of Pardise and I think it’s happy in my home. It’s sending out new leaves!!
Plant arrived fast, well packed, and it’s beautiful.