Strelitzia nicolai
Large, banana-like leaves on a tall, tropical plant that can eventually produce dramatic orange-and-blue blooms indoors.
⚠️ Toxic to pets if ingested — keep out of reach.
Splitting leaves are completely normal and mimic what happens in the wild — it's not a sign of damage. Brown, crispy edges usually mean underwatering or air that's too dry for this tropical species.
Divide an established clump at the root ball, keeping several stems and a healthy portion of roots per division — single-leaf cuttings will not root.
Repot every 2 years into a heavier pot as the plant grows tall and top-heavy — this also encourages the plant to reach flowering size faster.