{"product_id":"5-pot-strelitzia-nicolai-white-bird-of-paradise","title":"5\" Pot Strelitzia-Nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: White Bird of Paradise, White Bird-of-Paradise, Wild Banana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot to be confused with the more well-known, and more modest-sized, orange bird of paradise, the white bird of paradise plants have a less colorful bloom that doesn't occur as frequently.  However, they are strong and hardy plants with great architectural form and can get quite large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*These plants can eventually get quite large (up to 30 feet\/10 meters), and even regular pruning will not deter their large root system.  These plants are best for only \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eextremely\u003c\/span\u003e large custom enclosures, or for outdoor enclosures in tropical environments where temperatures rarely drop below freezing!  Can also be used as a very large potted houseplant in atriums or large solariums.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-Care Recommendations By The Dude-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBest for These Animals\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"280\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"282\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eReptiles and amphibians of all sizes from tropical and temperate climate zones.  Excellent for tree frogs and other arboreal (tree dwelling) reptiles and amphibians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBio Dude Substrates\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please note that since these plants are suited only for very large enclosures, large amounts of substrate will eventually be needed.*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"664\" data-start=\"598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"664\" data-start=\"600\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"626\" data-start=\"600\"\u003eThe Bio Dude's Terra Flora\u003c\/em\u003e (for tropical or rainforest setups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"752\" data-start=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"752\" data-start=\"667\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"667\"\u003eThe Bio Dude's Terra Fauna\u003c\/em\u003e (for slightly drier but still humid forest environments)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"753\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"755\"\u003e\u003cspan data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"773\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bio Dude's\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"773\"\u003eTerra Firma\u003c\/em\u003e (for temperate terrestrial environments with only occasional humidity spikes)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil Depth\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"844\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"846\"\u003eDeep soil of several feet is needed proper root establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eModerate to high \u003cstrong data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003eindirect\u003c\/strong\u003e light (or full-spectrum LED\/UVB terrarium lighting) preferred; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecan also tolerate high direct light in some circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1172\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1172\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003eAvoid placing directly under intense heat lamps — leaves can scorch easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; Misting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1239\" data-start=\"1202\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-end=\"1236\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003ehigh humidity (50% – 70%) \u003c\/strong\u003ebut can tolerate less than 40% in certain circumstances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003eEnsure good air circulation to prevent mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTemperature Tolerance \u0026amp; Placement in the Terrarium\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1417\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1456\" data-start=\"1419\"\u003eIdeal range: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003e60–80°F (20–27°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebut can take up to 90 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1504\" data-start=\"1457\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1504\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eAvoid prolonged exposure below 60°F (15°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1628\" data-start=\"1505\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDue to its eventually very large size, it works best as a \u003cstrong\u003elarge focal centerpiece\u003c\/strong\u003e plant, or as a \u003cstrong\u003ecorner placement \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003ebackwall planting\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEdible \u0026amp; Side Effects if Ingested\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1728\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMildly toxic to humans, dogs, and cats if ingested.  The tannins and other irritants in the leaves can \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecause mild nausea, oral irritation, and drooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1728\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause reptiles and amphibians do not typically consume them, they are generally considered safe for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1801\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1932\" data-start=\"1803\"\u003eAlways monitor new plants for pesticide residues before adding to enclosures (rinse thoroughly or propagate from clean cuttings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePot Size \u0026amp; Packaging: A single 5\" potted bird of paradise plant is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 19.6px;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bio Dude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46034554978490,"sku":"5inBOP","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1654\/9443\/files\/whitebirdofparadise6in.png?v=1782248546","url":"https:\/\/www.thebiodude.com\/products\/5-pot-strelitzia-nicolai-white-bird-of-paradise","provider":"The Bio Dude","version":"1.0","type":"link"}