How to grow a bird of paradise? Detailed guide to growing methods and precautions
The bird of paradise is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Strelitziaceae family. It has no stem, its leaf tips are very pointed, and its leaves are shaped like an oblong lance. It originates from southern Africa. Recently, editor Shuaishuai has received feedback from many flower lovers saying that the bird of paradise is not easy to grow, and some even did not know how to grow it and ended up killing the flowers o(╥﹏╥)o. Today, the editor has written an article for everyone about the growing methods and precautions for the bird of paradise, as well as its blooming time. Let's take a look together~
Growing methods for the bird of paradise
1. Temperature management: The bird of paradise is by nature fond of warm, humid, and semi-shaded environments. The most suitable temperature is between 12-25 degrees, and in winter it is best kept above 5 degrees. As for the soil, choose loose, deep, humus-rich soil.
2. Watering management: In summer, when watering the bird of paradise, you must water only when the soil is dry and water thoroughly when you do. Watering should be sufficient and just right. In spring and summer, you also need to spray water on the flowerpot 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 for the potting soil to be on the dry side, since water evaporates less in winter.
3. Fertilization management: During the growing period, the bird of paradise requires a thin liquid fertilizer watering once every half month. If growing it at home, you can water it with rice-washing water or water that has soaked soybeans. During the period from flower stem formation to full bloom, you can add 0.5% superphosphate to the fertilizer solution, which can make the flowers bloom more vividly.
4. Potting soil management: The roots of the bird of paradise are very thick and belong to the fleshy root type. It can be mixed and prepared according to 5 parts leaf mold or peat soil + 3 parts garden soil + 1 part decomposed stable manure + 1 part coarse sand. If the prepared soil has poor permeability and too much water is given, it is easy to cause root rot. The root system of the bird of paradise develops very quickly and its growth rate is astonishing, so it needs to be repotted in time.
5. Sowing and planting: The bird of paradise generally does not set seed, but if artificial pollination is used, it can set seed. The seeds only need three months to mature. After collecting the seeds, they should be sown immediately. At a seed temperature between 25-30, they can germinate in 2-3 weeks, and seedlings grown from seed can only bloom after three years.
6. Home growing: It is usually propagated by division, which can be done in both spring and autumn. Steps: Turn the seedling pot upside down, cut it open from the root crown with a knife, and apply plant ash to the cut to prevent rot. Each plant should retain 2-3 buds, and it can bloom in the same year.
Precautions for growing the bird of paradise:
The bird of paradise likes warm and humid environments with plenty of sunlight and moist air, and it is not cold-tolerant. If the potting soil has too much standing water for a long time, it will cause root rot. Apart from summer, when watering needs to be sufficient, at other times the amount of watering should be appropriately reduced. When the indoor temperature is low in winter, watering should be controlled. In summer, also pay attention to keeping the air humidity around the flowerpot moist, spray more water when you have time, and avoid direct sunlight or exposure to intense sun, so as not to scorch the leaves.
Blooming time of the bird of paradise
The blooming period of the bird of paradise is relatively long, usually in June and July each year, and the flowering period is about 100 days. If grown from seed, it will only bloom after 4-5 years.
The above is the editor's introduction today about the growing methods and precautions for the bird of paradise, as well as its blooming time. I wonder whether it has solved your confusion and problems? I hope it can help you! If you want to learn more, please pay more attention to this site!