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Giant Bird of Paradise in a Stucco Planter: Root Space Management

Eventual Planter Failure

Strelitzia nicolai roots can crack stucco over decades. Dividing the massive clump risks killing the large divisions.

Conservative Approach

Remove smaller offshoots now to relieve crowding.
Leave the 30-ft giants in place.
Monitor planter for cracks; plan for eventual reconstruction.

Why Not Transplant Giants

Root balls are too large to move intact. Survival rate is near zero.

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