Cutting Back Bird of Paradise

I have a bird of paradise plant that just went through about four nights of mid 20 temperatures. How much should I cut it back after this hard freeze? It is planted in the ground.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 01/24/2011 @ 8:18 am

I would hold off trimming it until spring comes. These articles will help with how to care for it and prune it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htm ^[2]

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