عصفور الجنة الأبيض (ستريليتزيا نيكولاي)
Bird of Paradise (Giant White)
Strelitzia nicolai
Foliage plantExtra large (over 150 cm)Air purifyingToxic to cats and dogs
Huge paddle leaves on tall stems; can reach the ceiling indoors.
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Humidity
- Medium humidity
- Care level
- Medium
Riyadh tip
Loves the brightest spot you have, even some direct morning sun. Leaf splitting is normal, not damage.
Best rooms
Good gift for
Pet safety
CatsToxic to cats and dogs
DogsToxic to cats and dogs
Toxic (hydrocyanic acid, mainly in seeds and fruit): nausea, vomiting, drowsiness.
Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Pairs well with
The statement plant for tall ceilings; banana-like leaves. Rarely flowers indoors, so buy it for the foliage.
Large (90–150 cm)مونستيرا (نبتة الجبنة السويسرية)
Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant)
Monstera deliciosa
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Extra large (over 150 cm)نخيل الأريكا
Areca Palm
Dypsis lutescens
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Medium
Pet safe
Large (90–150 cm)شجرة المطاط (فيكس إلاستيكا)
Rubber Tree
Ficus elastica
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Easy
May cause mild upset
Small (up to 40 cm)أنثوريوم (نبتة الفلامنغو)
Flamingo Plant (Anthurium)
Anthurium andraeanum
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Medium
Toxic to cats and dogs