Tips & Information about Bird Of Paradise

A bird of paradise plant with exposed roots lies on a sheet of white paper surrounded by soil, next to two blue rubber gloves

Tips For Repotting Bird Of Paradise Plants

By Amy Grant

Bird of paradise plants are slow growing, but nearly every plant needs to be repotted sooner or later. Read on to learn how to do it.

Single Mandela's Gold Bird Of Paradise Flower

Mandela’s Gold Bird Of Paradise – How To Grow A Mandela’s Gold Plant

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Bird of Paradise is an unmistakable plant. While most have the crane-like blooms in hues of orange and blue, Mandela's gold flower is brilliantly yellow. Read on to learn more about this bright and bold flower.

Potted Mexican Bird Of Paradise: Growing Mexican Bird Of Paradise In Containers

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

As long as you can provide plenty of warmth and sunlight, growing Mexican bird of paradise in a pot is relatively simple. Learn more here.

Bird Of Paradise Fungus – Controlling Leaf Spot On Indoor Bird Of Paradise

By Raffaele Di Lallo, Author and founder of Ohio Tropics houseplant care blog

Bird of paradise is a dramatic indoor houseplant and is generally easy to care for given the right conditions. Occasionally, though, if the conditions aren’t quite right, fungal bird of paradise leaf spot can occur. Learn what you can do for leaf spot on indoor bird of paradise here.

Transplanting Birds Of Paradise – How To Transplant A Bird Of Paradise Plant

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Can you move a bird of paradise plant? Yes is the short answer, but you need to take care in doing so. Whatever the reason is, be prepared for a big job. This article will help with tips on how to transplant a bird of paradise into the landscape.

Bird Of Paradise Plant Bugs: How To Manage Insect Pests On Bird Of Paradise

By Liz Baessler

Bird of paradise gets its name from the brightly colored, spiky flowers that look like tropical birds in flight. It's a showy plant, which makes it all the more devastating when it runs into trouble. Learn more about bugs that attack bird of paradise plants here.

Bird Of Paradise Disease Treatment – Controlling Bird Of Paradise Plant Diseases

By Liz Baessler

Bird of paradise, also known as Strelitzia, is a striking plant, so it can be a real blow when it falls victim to a disease and stops looking its best. Learn more about common diseases on bird of paradise plants and methods for treatment in this article.

Feeding Bird Of Paradise Plants – How To Fertilize Bird Of Paradise Plants

By Gardening Know How

Let's talk about how to fertilize bird of paradise plants. The good news is that they don't require anything fancy or exotic. You can provide a natural fertilizer in your garden with a layer of mulch and regular feedings. Learn more in this article.

Wilting And Yellowing Bird Of Paradise Plant

What To Do For Yellowing Leaves On A Bird Of Paradise

By Kristi Waterworth

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, bird of paradise plants develop yellow leaves due to problems with lighting, watering, or pests. Find out if your yellowing plant can be saved in this article. Click here for more information.

Bird Of Paradise Growing Conditions: Caring For Outdoor Bird Of Paradise Plants

By Teo Spengler

Whether indoors or out, bird of paradise plants require bright light, well-drained soil and adequate water through the growing season. Read this article to learn how to take care of birds of paradise in the garden. Click here for more info.

Bird Of Paradise Plant Freeze: Is Bird Of Paradise Cold Hardy

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Bird of paradise freeze damage can be as mild as winter burnt leaves to stem and trunk freezes. A few tips from this article will help you protect bird of paradise from freezing and can help you learn how to heal bird of paradise plant freeze damage.

What Are The Different Types Of Bird Of Paradise Plants

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Few plants evince the exotic tropics like the bird of paradise. The unique flower has vivid colors and a statuesque profile that is unmistakable. Read this article to learn more about the types of bird of paradise plants.

Leaf Curl On Bird Of Paradise Plants: Why Do Bird Of Paradise Leaves Curl?

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

In unfavorable sites and conditions, you may notice curling leaves on bird of paradise. There are several reasons for this and this article can help.

Removing Bird Of Paradise Blooms: How To Deadhead Bird Of Paradise Flowers

By Susan Patterson, Master Gardener

Birds of paradise are easy to grow and do not often bring many problems; however, they do require a warm and humid climate. They may also need to be deadheaded as explained in this article.

Bird Of Paradise Propagation – How To Propagate Birds Of Paradise

By Susan Patterson, Master Gardener

To keep these plants thriving, or simply start plants of your own, you can learn how to propagate birds of paradise. Propagating bird of paradise is a common practice, and tips from this article will help.

Growing And Care Of Mexican Bird Of Paradise Plant

By Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden

The growing and care of Mexican bird of paradise plant isn't difficult; however, this plant is commonly confused with the other species in this genus. This article will explain the subtle differences between them.

No Flowers On Bird Of Paradise: Tips To Get Bird Of Paradise Blooms

By Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden

Bird of paradise is a popular houseplant, or garden addition in warmer climates, producing beautiful flowers reminiscent of flying birds. But what do you do when there are no flowers? Find out here.

Splitting Bird Of Paradise: Information On Dividing Bird Of Paradise Plants

By Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden

Perhaps your bird of paradise has become too crowded or you simply want to create additional plants. Knowing how to divide a bird of paradise would come in handy. This article can help with that.

Bird Of Paradise Pruning Tips: How To Trim A Bird Of Paradise Plant

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Pruning is one of the most important maintenance tasks for the landscape, but every plant has a different time and method. Need to know how to prune a bird of paradise? Bird of paradise can be lightly trimmed at any point, but serious pruning should wait. Learn more here.

Bird Of Paradise As A Houseplant – Keeping A Bird Of Paradise Inside

By Teo Spengler

If you like a tropical flair to your living space, you’ll love the idea of bird of paradise as a houseplant. To grow an indoor bird of paradise, you must provide the plant many of the same conditions found in its native habitat. Click this article for tips on its care indoors.

Bird Of Paradise Plant Care: Indoor And Outdoor Birds Of Paradise

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

One of the most spectacular and impactful flowering plants for tropical to semi-tropical zones is Strelitzia bird of paradise. If you want bird of paradise flowers, regardless of location, click here for tips on growing these unique beauties.