Bird Of Paradise Stem Broke Off – How To Replant It?

Question

Hi! A part of the massive bird of paradise plant broke off outside during a storm. After 2 days I took it on and planted it in a pot. Now I read you are supposed to cut the stem off with a clear cut to avoid mould and bacteria. Should I take it out of the pot and cut it? Put something on the cut? Or leave it and hope for the best? Will it grow roots? I hope it will survive!! Help!

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Answer 1

They won't do very well from cutting. Even in perfectly sterile environments, they have trouble striking. They are divided by division.

Be prepared to lose the rooting top, but provide the correct environment for the best chance.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/propagating-birds-of-paradise.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/root-stimulating-hormone.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/cuttings/honey-root-hormone.htm