Strelitzia Nicolai + Monstera Deliciosa pack — 2 Selin baskets
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Frequently asked questions
How can I get large perforated leaves on a Monstera Deliciosa? The perforations increase with three factors: the plant’s maturity, good indirect light, and an appropriately sized pot. Add a moss stake to help the Monstera climb — aerial leaves consistently develop more cuts than creeping leaves.
Is the Monstera Deliciosa toxic to cats and dogs? Yes, Monstera contains irritating calcium oxalates that are toxic if ingested by cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets. Strelitzia Nicolai is also not safe to ingest.
Shipping & packaging
Shipped within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 working days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection so your plant arrives in perfect condition
- Tracking link sent by email as soon as your parcel ships
- Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page
ZEN ARRIVAL GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us promptly at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- We will find the right solution for your situation
- No return needed — we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage in transit, plants severely weakened on arrival, and order preparation errors.
CARE TIPS ON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack your plant immediately and inspect it
- Let it acclimatize for 24-48h in a bright spot out of direct sunlight
- Check the soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting, if needed
- Keep it away from heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe the leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Iconic tropical duo • 🎨 Architectural graphic foliage • ☀️ Bright light • 💧 Moderate watering • 🧺 2 Selin baskets included • ⚠️ Toxic to pets
This pack brings together two of the most iconic tropical plants: Strelitzia Nicolai (Giant bird of paradise) with its large, majestic emerald-green leaves, and Monstera Deliciosa, with its iconic perforated leaves that become more deeply split with age. Each is delivered in a natural Selin basket, ready to display immediately.
Together, they create an architectural tropical focal point in a living room, a spacious office or a room with large windows. A safe bet among the large XXL plants, ideal for the living room. The first few days matter: a few simple steps help you welcome a new plant.
What’s included
- 1 Strelitzia Nicolai — Ø19 cm, H85 cm, in its natural Selin basket.
- 1 Monstera Deliciosa — Ø21 cm, H75 cm, in its natural Selin basket.
- 2 natural Selin baskets — one for each plant, included in the pack.
Both plants are delivered in their nursery pots, placed inside the Selin baskets — ready to display without any additional accessories.
Light & location
These two tropical plants have the same light requirements — they thrive side by side in the same conditions, making shared care easier.
- Ideal exposure: bright indirect light — near a large east- or west-facing window.
- Tolerates: light partial shade — but growth slows and the leaves remain smaller.
- Avoid: prolonged direct sun, which can burn the leaves of both plants.
- Space: allow plenty of room — both plants can reach 200–300 cm at maturity.
- Temperature: 18–25 °C, away from cold drafts.
The more generous the light, the larger the leaves will be — and the more numerous and pronounced the Monstera’s perforations will become. A bright location is the most worthwhile investment for this duo.
Watering & care
- Watering: moderate — let the surface of the substrate dry out between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: pots with drainage holes are essential — neither plant tolerates standing water.
- Fertilizer: diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants, every 2 to 4 weeks in spring and summer.
- Cleaning: regularly dust the large leaves with a damp cloth — their broad surfaces collect a lot of dust, which reduces photosynthesis.
- Support: the Monstera benefits from a moss pole to climb naturally and develop larger leaves.
Both plants show that they are thirsty by letting their leaves droop slightly — water them and they will quickly perk up again. The frequency of watering should be adjusted to the season: more frequent in summer, much less frequent in winter.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
The contrast between Strelitzia’s large, smooth, oval leaves and Monstera’s perforated, split leaves creates an instantly graphic interplay of textures and volumes.
- As a statement duo: placed side by side in their Selin baskets, they are enough to transform a living room corner or spacious office into a tropical focal point.
- To amplify the jungle effect: add a Philodendron or Alocasia to make the arrangement fuller.
- Other packs available: the Strelitzia Nicolai & Alocasia macrorrhiza pack with Selin baskets and the Pack without baskets, if you prefer to choose your own decorative pots.
The natural Selin baskets create a cohesive base that visually unifies the two plants despite their different sizes and foliage.
Verdeia tips
- Repot regularly — these plants grow quickly — Strelitzia and Monstera are fast-growing plants. Plan to repot every 1 to 2 years in spring, using a slightly larger pot — a pot that is too small restricts growth and leaf size.
- Monstera’s perforations appear with maturity — young leaves emerge whole. Splits and perforations gradually appear and become more pronounced with age and light. Be patient — the most beautiful leaves arrive after 2 to 3 years.
- Strelitzia can flower indoors — with enough light and space, it produces white and blue bird-of-paradise flowers. This remains rare in an apartment, but is not impossible with excellent exposure.
- Dust the large leaves regularly — the broad leaves of Strelitzia and Monstera quickly collect dust, which blocks the stomata and reduces photosynthesis. A damp cloth every 2 weeks is sufficient.
- ⚠️ Toxic to pets — Monstera contains irritating calcium oxalates. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs. In a home with pets, it is better to choose from the pet-friendly plants.
Technical specifications
- Composition: 1 Strelitzia Nicolai (Ø19 cm, H85 cm) + 1 Monstera Deliciosa (Ø21 cm, H75 cm) + 2 natural Selin baskets
- Botanical names: Strelitzia nicolai + Monstera deliciosa
- Common names: Giant bird of paradise + Swiss cheese plant, split-leaf philodendron
- Families: Strelitziaceae + Araceae
- Origins: South Africa + Central America
- Adult size: up to 200–300 cm for both plants indoors
- Exposure: bright indirect light — tolerates partial shade
- Watering: moderate — let the surface dry out between waterings
- Care: moderate (regular watering, dusting, repotting)
- Toxicity to animals: toxic (Monstera — calcium oxalates)
- Decorative style: Tropical / Urban jungle / Architectural
- Special feature: iconic tropical duo, contrasting architectural graphic foliage, 2 Selin baskets included, ready to display
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Leaf size and the number of perforations naturally vary according to growing conditions and the season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Orders ship within 48 working hours, with tracked delivery in 2 to 5 working days via DPD. Shipping costs and the free-shipping threshold depend on your country — see our delivery page. You receive a tracking link as soon as your parcel leaves.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What should I do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.