The bird of paradise is suitable for growing at home, its blooms are ethereal and radiant

The bird of paradise is the Strelitzia, and its name is especially poetic. The plant has graceful lines and a noble form, and paired with its enchanting, magical crane-like flowers, anyone who sees it will fall in love with it. Placed indoors, it accents the home and beautifies the environment, a true visual delight!

The growing habits of the bird of paradise

The bird of paradise likes a warm, humid environment with good light. 20-25°C is fairly suitable, and the soil should be loose and breathable, not prone to waterlogging. It can bloom in all four seasons, and the flowering period is fairly long.

Choosing a pot

The bird of paradise has thick fleshy roots, so it is suitable to choose a fairly large and deep container to grow it in, so the roots can stretch and breathe freely; when the roots are strong, the plant grows vigorously. The bird of paradise grows vigorously, and if you are not careful it will burst your pot, so use a larger container to grow it

Soil mix

Mix leaf mold and garden soil in a 3:5 ratio, and spread a layer of coarse sand or coal cinder at the bottom of the pot to increase its drainage. In the middle of the potting soil you can also add a layer of your own composted organic fertilizer to extend fertility, but it must not be placed close to the roots, to avoid burning them.

Light

The bird of paradise is fairly light-loving; if placed in the living room, choose a spot that gets plenty of sunlight and bright indirect light. It cannot be kept in a dark place for a long time, as the plant will grow thin and weak and grow slowly. It is fairly tolerant of high temperatures; in summer, place it in a ventilated, breathable spot and give it some sunlight, and it will grow splendidly. Avoid strong direct light, to prevent sunburn.

Watering

The bird of paradise likes a humid environment, but avoid both drought and waterlogging. If the soil is waterlogged and wet for a long time, the roots rot easily; with long-term drought and lack of water, the leaves curl and turn yellow. Watering should be decided by yourself according to the climate, temperature, air humidity and soil drainage performance; just keep it alternately dry and moist. But it must be placed in a ventilated spot!

Fertilizing

During the growing season, you can use a few granules of compound fertilizer each month, dissolve them in water, and pour it around the potting soil. You can also use cake fertilizer water once or twice a month to water it, or your own composted fertilizer water, all are fine, but the fertilizer must not be too concentrated.

Growing a pot of bird of paradise at home has a very good meaning: a bird that can fly to heaven, no matter when, no matter where, never forget that the one you love is waiting for you

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