Pruning Mexican Red Bird of Paradise

If I prune back about one half in middle of summer, will the flowers grow back? If so, how long will it take? I live in the low Ca. desert.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 08/10/2012 @ 7:07 am

Yes, it is ok to cut it back like this, and it should grow back and bloom just fine. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htm ^[1]

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