The Nicolai is the large form of the common 'Bird of Paradise'. Nicolai wil grow to about 6m tall, and is very hardy and reasonably drought tolerant. Great as a two-storey screening plant in suburban gardens.
 
 
 Typical height:  5 to 6m
 Minimum temperature tolerance:  5 degrees
 Climate:  Prefers tropical and subtropical gardens - frost free.
 Light conditions:    Full sun to part shade
 Growth habit:  Tight clumping
 Growing conditions:  Well drained soil.
 Flowers:  Summer / Autumn
 Origin:  South Africa