Bird of Paradise Plant Care Guide
Birds of paradise plants have gained immense popularity, becoming a common sight in many YouTube videos. Whether it’s a makeup tutorial, a cooking demonstration, or even a yoga session, the bird of paradise seems to have found a special place in the hearts of content creators and plant enthusiasts alike. Today, we’re delving deeper into the world of the tropical bird of paradise care, offering you valuable insights into bird of paradise plant care with our bird of paradise plant care guide.
Why People Love This Plant
Originating from South Africa, the bird of paradise plant is renowned for its striking banana leaf-like foliage, which often reaches impressive heights. This plant thrives in spaces with tall ceilings, as it’s not unusual for it to grow anywhere from 3 to 8 feet in a home environment (reaching up to 20 feet in its native African habitat). Beyond its stunning foliage, this plant, under the right conditions, produces unique bird-like flowers. If you’ve ever pondered the distinction between the orange and white birds of paradise, flower color plays a significant role in differentiating them. Dive into our comprehensive guide to learn more about white bird of paradise care and how to nurture these remarkable plants.
Bird of Paradise Plant Care
Care: Bird of paradise care is easy and perfect for beginners! It does well indoors and outdoors.
Light: This tropical plant prefers a sunny spot; however, it can tolerate direct sun to low indirect light. Full sun will help encourage blooms, but if your plant is indoors place it away from southern windows so your plant doesn’t burn. Additionally, if you’re rehoming a bird of paradise to a desert climate, your plant will appreciate partial shade.
Water: This plant likes moist soil but isn’t too needy. You can allow the top 2 to 3 inches of soil to dry out before watering again. The bird of paradise doesn’t like its roots to sit in wet soil, so make sure the pot you choose has good drainage.
Temperature: The birds of paradise prefers daytime temperatures of 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 50 degrees at night. Make sure to bring your plant indoors if cold weather is coming as it can severely damage your plant.
Humidity: Being a tropical plant, of course it will enjoy a misting occasionally.
Feeding: Birds of paradise plants grow quickly, so they tend to be hungry! Fertilize in spring and summer, with a water-soluble fertilizer as much as every 2 weeks in spring to every month in summer. No need to fertilize when growing slows in the winter months.
Bonus
If you read our article on watering, you might remember a comment on some tropical plants being sensitive to the water used. The bird of paradise is one of those plants! It does not care for salt and thus prefers a salt-free drink. If you notice its leaves are turning brown you may want to switch to distilled water. You can also let tap water sit out overnight uncovered, allowing the chlorine and fluoride to evaporate.
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