Artificial Bird of Paradise Plant, 3.7 ft, 8 Leaves, Black Pot

A 44 in (3.7 ft) faux bird of paradise with 8 adjustable leaves, set in a 5 in black pot. No assembly is required. This ships close to ready-to-place.

Eight adjustable leaves is a modest, sit-rather-than-tower scale: at 44 in, this is the most compact bird of paradise in our range, better suited to a smaller room or a quieter corner than a statement corner piece. The published footprint is 32 in by 27 in, which tells you how much floor space the leaves actually spread across, not just how tall the plant stands.

The pot is on the narrow side for a plant this tall and wide-leafed: place it on a flat, stable surface, and consider a heavier decorative outer pot around it if it's going somewhere with foot traffic, pets, or young children.

What are the exact dimensions and materials?

Height	44 in, one size only
Footprint	32 in L × 27 in W
Leaf count	8 adjustable leaves
Pot	5 in black pot
Placement	Indoor
Assembly	None required

Artificial bird of paradise plant, or a real one?

	This plant	Live Strelitzia
Light required	None	Several hours of direct sun daily, or leaves grow narrow and stay split
Base stability	A 5 in pot under a 44 in plant: place on a stable surface	A live plant's root ball and grower's pot are typically sized to the plant as it grows
Leaf splitting	None; leaves hold their moulded shape	Splits naturally along the ribs: healthy on the plant, reads as damage in a photograph
Winter behaviour	Unaffected	Dry, heated Canadian winter air shreds and browns the leaf edges
Growth	Fixed at 8 leaves, permanently	Adds leaves over years in good light; also loses older ones to splitting and browning

A young live Strelitzia at a comparable size is cheaper up front and comes with a pot sized to the plant by a grower. The case for the artificial version here is low-maintenance convenience.

What arrives in the box, and what do I have to do to it?

No assembly is required. This ships closer to ready-to-place than a tree with branches to open out. Still expect some compression from transit, and plan to fan the leaves out individually on arrival.

Given the 5 in pot on a 44 in plant, test the base on a flat, stable surface before placing it somewhere a light knock could tip it, and consider a heavier decorative outer pot if stability is a concern in your space.

Inspect the pot and the leaves before you accept delivery, and photograph anything damaged before you unpack further.

Who should not buy this?

• A high-traffic area or a home with young children or pets, without a heavier outer pot. The 5 in base is narrow relative to the plant's 44 in height.
• Direct outdoor sun or an uncovered patio. This is an indoor plant with no UV claim.
• Anyone wanting a taller, more architectural bird of paradise. At 44 in, this is the most compact bird of paradise in our range: look at our 5.2 to 6 ft listings for a more statement-scale plant.

Common questions

Is the pot on this plant stable?

The 5 in black pot is narrow for a 44 in plant with leaves spreading across a 32×27 in footprint. We'd treat it with a bit of care in a high-traffic area, near a doorway, or anywhere a pet or child might bump it, and a heavier decorative cachepot around it is worth considering if stability matters in your space.

How much floor space does this plant actually take up?

32 in long by 27 in wide by 44 in tall overall: the leaves spread out roughly two and a half feet across at their widest, not just straight up. Worth checking against your intended spot before assuming a 44 in plant only needs 44 in of clearance.

Does this bird of paradise need any assembly?

No. It ships ready to place, without the branch- or leaf-opening most floor plants in our range need. Expect to still fan the leaves out from however they were compressed for shipping, and check the pot hasn't shifted loose inside its packaging during transit.

Why is this bird of paradise shorter than your other listings?

At 44 in (3.7 ft), this is the most compact bird of paradise currently in our range: several others run 5 to 6 ft. It suits a smaller room, a quieter corner, or a spot where a taller plant would crowd the space.