Common Name
Bird of Paradise
Water
The Bird of Paradise does not like a lot of water. You can leave it for a couple of months and it will be fine.
Temperature
Strelitzia's like it warm from 65 to 85 degrees.
Pruning
The only thing you have to do is pull off any leaves that dye.
Light
Bird of Paradise likes a lot of light. It prefers direct light from a south window, but it can handle high indirect light.
Propagation
This plant can be propagated by stem cuttings easily.
Pot
This plant loves ceramic because it does not like wet feet, and it can get very top-heavy. That way it won'tis' fall over.
Growth Speed
Bird of Paradise are medium growers especially indoors.
Easy Scale
This plant can be hard to take care of due to its light needs and repotting needs.
Fertilizing
During the growing season, it likes a good amount of fertilizer.
Table or Floor
The Strelitzia is commonly a floor plant because of its large leaves.
Pests
The pests this plant can get include spider mites, aphids, and whiteflies.
Flowers
The Bird of Paradise gets gorgeous flowers that look like birds hence the name. (Pic. Below)
Humidity
This amazing plant does not need too much humidity but will thrive in higher humidity.
Toxic
This plant is very toxic.
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