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Strelitzia Nicolai, 1.8m Potted Faux Bird of Paradise

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Sculptural, airy and endlessly fresh, our Strelitzia Nicolai (1.8m) brings resort calm to living rooms, entries and home offices. Eleven broad, banana-style leaves create height and movement, while lightly wired stems let you fan and shape the canopy. It arrives in a weighted starter pot so you can drop it into your favourite planter and finish with moss or stones for an ultra-real look.

Strelitzia nicolai is also known as the giant white bird of paradise, giant bird of paradise or wild banana. As a gift, this faux version suits a housewarming, a new office or anyone who loves the look of a big leafy plant without the watering.

Freight: Due to its height, delivery costs vary by location. Please get in touch and we’ll confirm availability and a custom freight quote.

Why You'll Love It

  • Statement height (1.8m): dramatic scale with a light, architectural profile.
  • Convincing foliage: approximately 11 leaves with natural texture and soft sheen.
  • Shapeable: wired stems for easy styling and balance.
  • Low maintenance: no watering, shedding or bright light needed.

Product Details

  • Overall height: approximately 1.8m (after shaping)
  • Leaf count: approximately 11
  • Starter pot: 15cm diameter, 12.5cm high, weighted
  • Materials: polyester foliage; plastic/wire elements; weighted base
  • Use: indoor styling; keep away from heat sources and moisture

Styling Tips

  • Choose a decorative planter 30 to 36cm diameter to ground the height.
  • Angle a few leaves outward to create a soft fan; keep one leaf slightly forward for depth.
  • Pair with a console and table lamp or a floor lamp to highlight the silhouette.
  • Layer with a shorter faux plant or ceramic stool for a styled, resort-ready corner.

Care

Dust occasionally with a soft cloth or cool-air hairdryer. Avoid prolonged direct sun to preserve colour.

Explore more
The rest of our faux plants and planters and pots are worth a look if you are styling a whole vignette. To have a combination put together for you, get in touch.

FAQs

Is the decorative planter included?
No, comes in a weighted starter pot ready to place inside your planter.

Can I shape the leaves?
Yes, stems are lightly wired so you can fan and adjust the canopy.

What planter size works best?
We recommend 30 to 36cm diameter with some height for stability and proportion.

Is it suitable outdoors?
Best for indoor use. If styling on a covered porch, keep away from direct sun and moisture.

How is shipping calculated?
At 1.8m this may require custom freight. Send your address and we’ll quote delivery or depot collection.

In Short

The Strelitzia Nicolai is a faux giant bird of paradise standing approximately 1.8m tall, with around 11 polyester leaves on lightly wired stems in a weighted 15cm starter pot. It is for indoor use and ships by custom freight quote.

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