Bird of Paradise Watering Tips and Solutions for Curling Leaves
The bird of paradise (Strelitzia) is a plant that loves light and warmth, and grows best in a warm environment. Its ornamental value is very high, so it is deeply loved by consumers, who buy it to grow. However, in the process of growing it, there are also many little tips, and watering is an important aspect; if handled improperly, it may affect the plant's growth.
How to water the bird of paradise
In summer, when watering the bird of paradise you must water only when the soil is dry and water thoroughly, and the watering must be sufficient and just right. In spring and summer, you also need to spray water on the flower pot or leaves to maintain the relative humidity of the surrounding environment and create a cool environment, which is more conducive to the growth and development of the bird of paradise. In late autumn, you should slightly control the amount of watering and appropriately reduce it. In winter, water less, and it is better to keep the potting soil on the dry side, since water evaporates less in winter.
What to do if the bird of paradise's leaves curl
1. Root burn in the bird of paradise causes leaves to curl. When growing the bird of paradise, we may use too much fertilizer in the hope that it will grow faster. This behavior is not advisable, because too much fertilizer will not only fail to make the bird of paradise grow faster, but will instead burn its roots, so we must not fertilize excessively, to prevent the bird of paradise's roots from being burned. On the other hand, if we use unfermented raw fertilizer when fertilizing, it will also cause root burn in the bird of paradise, so we must ferment raw fertilizer until it is thoroughly decomposed before applying it.
2. Too much sunlight causes the bird of paradise's leaves to curl. Because the bird of paradise is native to the tropical regions of Africa, it relatively likes a warm, humid environment with plenty of sunlight, but we must not let the bird of paradise be exposed to strong sunlight for long periods, as this will cause its leaves to curl. Therefore, we must control the duration and intensity of sunlight for the bird of paradise, and must not let it get sunburned.
3. Improper watering causes the bird of paradise's leaves to curl. If our watering method is inappropriate, it will also make the bird of paradise's leaves curl. This is because when watering we did not water the soil in which the bird of paradise is planted thoroughly, so its roots cannot absorb water; lack of water will make the bird of paradise's leaves curl. Therefore, when watering we must water thoroughly so that the root system gets sufficient water and the leaves are prevented from curling.
How to grow the bird of paradise so it blooms more
1. In fact, to make the bird of paradise bloom more, the main thing is to do two things well: one is the management of water and fertilizer during flower bud differentiation, and the other is the management of light.
2. During the flower bud differentiation period of the bird of paradise, you first need to control water and fertilizer well. When fertilizing, do not apply too much nitrogen fertilizer, and water in appropriate amounts; too much water and fertilizer will cause the bird of paradise plant to grow leggy, which will affect flower bud differentiation.
3. Second, you need to satisfy the bird of paradise's need for light. During its flower bud differentiation period, there must be sufficient light, as only then can flower bud differentiation be promoted. Only when flower bud differentiation goes well can the plant bloom better.
How to control pests in the bird of paradise
1. Coconut scale (Pseudaulacaspis cockerelli). Control method: pay more attention to reasonable fertilizing and watering in normal times, and provide plenty of light and ventilation. When branches and leaves suffering from pest damage are found, promptly prune them off and burn them. In addition, evenly spray 90% trichlorfon 1000x solution over the whole plant for control.
2. Snails. Control method: promptly remove dead branches and fallen leaves. Once pests are found, kill them by hand, or scatter poisonous bait such as molluscicide in places where they frequently move to trap and kill them. In addition, spray 50% phoxim and 80% dichlorvos, etc., for chemical control.
3. Scarab beetles. Control method: in the early morning or evening, shake the plant to make the scarab beetles fall off, then kill them in a concentrated way. You can also use black light traps at night to trap and kill them. When pest damage occurs, spray 50% malathion 1000-1500x solution for control.
The bird of paradise requires different amounts of water in different seasons, so you must pay attention. If the bird of paradise develops curled leaves, you must identify the cause and then solve the problem at its root. When growing the bird of paradise, you also need to do a good job of pest control, so that it can grow well.