How to Cut Back Dead Foliage on a Bird of Paradise Plant 4 Foot Tall

Does the Bird of Paradise hold up through the Florida winter freezes? How do you trim the dead foliage in the spring? And can you transplant a 4 footer?

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#1 Comment By Heather On 03/05/2011 @ 3:22 pm

They can hold up to cold weather, but they will take some damage. This article will help you confirm that it is still alive:
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Any brow material can be removed from the plant. This article will help you with pruning:
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You can transplant them, but be aware the larger the plant, the more likely it can go into transplant shock. This article will help you with transplanting:
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