Strelitzia & traveller's palm

Strelitzia nicolai and Ravenala

Also called · Giant bird of paradise · Ravenala

Huge banana-like leaves arranged in a fan. A bold statement plant.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 162

“Give it room. These grow very large.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun to light shade.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Rich, well-draining soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Slow-release fertiliser every 3 months.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Slow-release fertiliser (Osmocote)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Split leaves

    Normal in wind.

  • Yellow lower leaves

    Old leaves die off. Cut them at the base.

Garden, full sun

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