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Q.I have bird if paradise trees all around my house ( I just moved in) and they are dripping sap everywhere! Can I cut the flower off

Zone 90034 | Anonymous added on May 14, 2020 | Answered

or what can be done to stop the sap!

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on May 14, 2020

In its natural habitat, sap is not a problem, but you can and should cut the spent flowers from your plant.
Here's an article about deadheading the bird of paradise that should be helpful:

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

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