Burt the Birds of Paradise

Meet Burt the Birds of Paradise also known as Strelitzia nicolai. Bringing a taste of the jungle into the home, thanks to its large, banana-like leaves, which naturally become shredded as they age.

• Thriving in bright, indirect light, he is relatively low-maintenance.
• Mist regularly to increase humidity and feed monthly in spring and summer with a dilute liquid fertiliser.
• His care is easy. Water sparingly, allowing the compost to almost completely dry out between waterings, but give the rootball a good soak when you do. 

Tip: White bird of paradise propagates itself by developing shoots at the base of the plant, which can be removed and potted on individually. Simply remove the whole plant from its pot and use a sharp knife to gently separate a small shoot, with at least three leaves, from the main plant. Plant the shoot into its own pot of free-draining, peat-free compost and water well.