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- Q.Bird Of Paradise - I have a Bird of Paradise plant which is in its 2nd flowering in about 6 months. The first flower ...
- Q.Stem Broke On My White Bird Of Paradise - One of the stems broke in half on my white bid of paradise. My two year old thought it would ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise - I have several birds of paradise planted outside around pool. The leaves are beginning to turn light brown and curl ...
- Q.How Do You Trim A Bird Of Paradise? - How do you trim a Bird of Paradise plant?
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Insect Control - Two questions- one being I've put cedar much around plant. Is that ok? Second, it looks like scale on the ...
- Q.Birds Of Paradise - I purchased some cut Birds of Paradise over 2 weeks ago. I placed them in water with some stone/glass decor ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Plant - I started a bird of paradise from a wax log brought back from Hawaii about 18 years ago. It has ...
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Anonymous on
March 10, 2014Q.Bird of Paradise
I have a Bird of Paradise plant which is in its 2nd flowering in about 6 months. The first flower that has bloomed in the 2nd blooming is a "double" flower. That is it. Has a full flower at the front and towards the back of the bloom is another flower pointing towards the side. Both are spectacular. Have you ever seen this before?
Answered by
Nikki on
March 10, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Yes, this double flowering is not all that unusual, though it is rather stunning.
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- Asked by
ali_wilson on
March 21, 2014Q.stem broke on my white bird of paradise
One of the stems broke in half on my white bid of paradise. My two year old thought it would be cute to hang from one of the lower stems and it ended up bending in half. It is still attached to the rest of the stem but it is just hanging limp. For now I tucked the leaf in one of the higher stems to help support its weight so it is not just hanging off to the side... How do I fix it? Do I trim it off or do I just let it hang? Is it possible to fix?
- Answered by
Heather on
March 22, 2014
Certified ExpertA.As long as it is just bent, you can save it by putting a splint on it. People commonly use a few chopsticks (or some other straight support device) and some florist tape to support the bend. Unfortunately, it will likely need this splint there for as long as the branch is alive.
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March 26, 2014Q.Bird of Paradise
I have several birds of paradise planted outside around pool. The leaves are beginning to turn light brown and curl in upon themselves. I don't know how or when to prune, to remove old dead bird heads. Information would be greatly appreciated.
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 26, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This is a sign of under watering. Increase water to the plant. Prune away any brown leaves. These are dead and will not recover but anything that is green should grow back just fine. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htm
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March 31, 2014Q.How Do You Trim a Bird of Paradise?
How do you trim a Bird of Paradise plant?
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 31, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htm
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April 4, 2014Q.Bird of Paradise Insect Control
Two questions- one being I've put cedar much around plant. Is that ok? Second, it looks like scale on the plant(small cotton balls). Is this scale and, if so, what is the best treatment?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 4, 2014
Certified ExpertA.The cedar mulch should be fine. As for the scale, these tiny insects attach to the undersides of leaves, which may be cottony in nature. It could also be mealybugs. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm Neem oil is often used in their treatment as well. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Anonymous on
April 11, 2014Q.Birds of Paradise
I purchased some cut Birds of Paradise over 2 weeks ago. I placed them in water with some stone/glass decor (at the bottom of the vase) to keep them straight. However, they have not blossomed. Why?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 11, 2014
Certified ExpertA.This article may help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-blooms.htm
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April 18, 2014Q.Bird of Paradise Plant
I started a bird of paradise from a wax log brought back from Hawaii about 18 years ago. It has reached the point of outgrowing my largest pot. It is about 4 ft. tall and a solid large rootball. It also seems to have about 6 to 7 different clumps. Can these be cut apart without damaging the plant itself? There are large, roots that look like tubers throughout the rootball. I would like to divide it into 3 or 4 plants but don't want to damage it beyond repair. Help!
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 18, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can divide the plant. This article will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/dividing-bird-of-paradise.htm
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