Bird of Paradise (Nicolai) Horseradish Plant with dark green/silver horizontal banding

with dark green/silver horizontal banding

is a highly attractive house plant with a twisted thick stem and compact glossy leaves

like the peacock itself

It requires a relatively cool place with high humidity and indirect light

making it perfect for garden borders

Bird of Paradise (Nicolai) Horseradish Plant with dark green/silver horizontal bandingStrelitzia Reginae or the Bird of Paradise plants has arching emerald banana like leaves to bring the jungle into your home. These are slow growing plants, so buy them as big as your budget allows. Nicolai has white and midnight blue flowers that look like the head of an exotic bird, but these only develop in more mature plants that are 3 years or older and about 2. 5m tall.