~ White BIRD OF PARADISE~ Strelitzia Nicolai Live Plant

~ White BIRD OF PARADISE~ Strelitzia Nicolai Live Plant

Start price	9.0 USD
Current price	9.0 USD
Start time	09/02/2008
End time	09/07/2008
Bid count	0
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Bamboo, Palm, and Banana Tree Source   ~Giant Bird Of Paradise~   White Bird Of Paradise                                                (Strelitzia nicoli) Strelitzia nicolai, commonly known as the White Bird of Paradise , Wild Banana or Giant Bird of Paradise, has erect woody, palm like stems reaching a height of 6 m (20 ft) and the clumps formed cam spread as far as 3.5 m (12 ft). The 1.8 m (6 ft) long leaves are grey-green and arranged like a fan at the top of the stems, similar to Ravenala madagascariensis. The inflorescence is composed of a dark blue bract, white sepals and a bluish-purple "tongue". The entire flower can be as large as 7 inches high by 18 inches long and is typically held just above the point where the leaf fan emerges from the stem. Flowers are followed by triangular seed capsules. Strelitzia nicolai prefers rich, moist soils with good drainage in full sun to part shade. The plant tolerates mild frost.             Click here to find out what zone you are in! Please contact me for combined shipping costs   You are bidding on a 14" to 20" well established one gallon plant shipped with some potting soil removed to save on shipping         Get Andale Auction Tools. Save Time. Multiply Sales.   Powered by eBay Turbo Lister