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Foliage plant
Strelitzia nicolai -
White bird of paradise
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Latin name :
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Strelitzia nicolai
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Family :
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Strelitziaceae
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Other names :
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Common name :
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White bird of paradise
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Common name (fr.) :
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Oiseaux du paradis
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Description :
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Categories :
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Foliage plant
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Origin :
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South Africa
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Climat :
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Subtropical
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Temperature max. (C°) :
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30
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Temperature min. (C°) :
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12
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Zone :
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11,,,9
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Growth :
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Regular
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Light ideal :
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Full sun (+21,500 lux /+2000 fc )
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Light tolered :
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Strong light ( 21,500 to 3,200 lux/2000 to 300 fc)
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Watering :
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Keep moist between watering & Water when soil is half dry
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Insects :
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Spider mite & Mealy bug
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Disease :
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N/A
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Appeal :
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Bearing
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Color of leaf :
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Medium green
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Color of blooms :
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Cream
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Blooming season :
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Rarely
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Perfume :
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Avaibility :
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Regular
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Pot diameter (cm) :
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15
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Height at purchase (m) :
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0.41
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Width at purchase (m) :
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0.3
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Height potential (m) :
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12.19
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Width potential (m) :
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9.14
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Available sizes (Pot Ø) :
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6in to 58in Ø / 15cm to 147cm Ø
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Bearing :
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Clump
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Pruning :
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If needed
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Style :
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Use :
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Table top & Tertiary
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