It is used outdoors in both Florida and California as a landscape plant, where it can reach a height of 20 or more feet. The flowers can reach a size of 10-12 inches, but plants need to be a few years old before they will flower. Don't expect flowers indoors. Nicolai can handle a wide variety of soils and can grow in a variety of conditions. Their large banana-shaped leaves add a rich tropical look to almost any interior.
Growers usually use multiple plants to get a fuller plant.
Indoors, it is best to give Nicolai as much light as you can. Most disease and pest problems occur when the plants are young and being grown in the nursery. But, always examine the plants and wipe the leaves clean.