Giant Bird of Paradise

Question

My giant bird of paradise has leaf growing issues. Once a shoot comes in, something eats it or some disease starts browning the stems.

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Answer 1

Hello,

Thank you for sending us your gardening question. It appears from your photographs that your plant has an insect problem. I would recommend that you treat it with a systemic insecticide that can be applied to the base and absorbed through the roots. Cut off any damaged leaves and stems. Perhaps give it a little nitrogen rich fertilizer, and your plant should recover nicely.

Here are a couple of articles you might find helpful:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-plant-bugs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-outdoors.htm

Please let us know if you have any other gardening questions and happy gardening!

Thanks
Gardening Know How

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