Thrives in full sun
Takes the direct sun and heat that scorch most large-leaved plants, including on west-facing terraces.
Bird of Paradise
The giant white bird of paradise from South Africa, with large, paddle-shaped leaves on tall stems. It is one of the few statement plants that wants full sun, so it suits open terraces and south- or west-facing balconies. Mature plants in large containers can produce white and blue flowers, but potted plants flower rarely. Wind splits the leaves, which is natural and does the plant no harm.
₹2,499
Supportive planters
View AllLarge, heavy pot, 18 inch and up, drilled for drainage. Tall leaves catch the wind
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Why this plant
It earns its corner.
A Bird of Paradise is not decoration.
Height and presence
Tall stems of broad leaves give an open terrace height and a tropical look quickly.
Can flower when mature
Established plants in large containers may produce white and blue flowers, usually in summer. Potted plants flower rarely.
LightFull sun
WaterWhen top 5 cm is dry
Humidity40–70%
Mature heightSix to eight feet
Care guides
Everything you need to know to keep them growing.
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Reviews
What owners say.
I had killed every plant I ever owned. Eleven months in, I have lost none.
Ananya R.
We eat dinner on the balcony now. It used to hold a washing machine.
Vikram P.
Four hundred square feet of concrete became the reason people visit us.
Priya M.
One team, one day. I left for work and came back to a different room.
Rahul K.
The lighting is what sold me. It looks like a hotel after dark.
Neha S.