What Flower Is the Bird of Paradise? Get to Know This Ornamental Plant

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The Bird of Paradise, just like its name, looks like a colorful crane spreading its wings in flight, and the editor was absolutely amazed.

The Bird of Paradise is also known as: the flower of the bird of paradise, the bird of paradise flower, and the bird of paradise.

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The Bird of Paradise is native to South Africa, and its flowering period falls between summer and autumn, lasting as long as two months

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The Bird of Paradise likes plenty of sunlight, but cannot tolerate prolonged exposure to harsh sun. In weak light it grows thin and spindly, sends up few shoots, and either blooms abnormally or does not bloom at all.

The Bird of Paradise likes warmth in winter and cool conditions in summer.

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The Bird of Paradise likes potting soil that is rich in humus and drains and breathes well.

Although the Bird of Paradise likes moisture, it is prone to drought and hates waterlogging; if water accumulates in the pot, it easily causes root rot.

Care Knowledge

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Fertilizer Management

The Bird of Paradise is rather fond of fertilizer and needs a full supply of nutrients; during the growth and development period, it is best to apply a dilute cake fertilizer solution once every 2 weeks.

After the flowers fade, if you do not plan to keep seeds, promptly cut off the spent flower stalks to reduce nutrient consumption.

Stop fertilizing after mid-October. In northern regions, move it indoors in mid to late October, and stop fertilizing during the wintering period.

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Water Management

How much to water depends on the changing seasons, the plant's growth condition, and how dry or wet the soil actually is.

In summer, watering must be plentiful, and in spring and summer you should also frequently spray water on the leaves and sprinkle water on the ground around the flower pot.

After late autumn, reduce watering, and in winter control watering, as it is best to keep the potting soil on the drier side.

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Light Management

The Bird of Paradise should be given plenty of light in winter, spring, and autumn.

In summer, it needs shading; it is best placed under a shade structure or in the shade of a large tree, or kept indoors in a well-ventilated spot with bright indirect light.

The Bird of Paradise likes warmth and fears cold. The suitable growing temperature is 18-24°C from March to October, and 13-18°C from October to March of the following year; in winter it must not go below 8°C.

Encounter

Bird of Paradise

Our meeting is too brief to wait for the tea to cool

If you stay forever, I am willing to accompany you through this whole journey

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