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- Q.Spots On Flowers - My birds of paradise are blooming like crazy but the flowers have brown spots on them and a brown sticky ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Plants Near Brick Patio - Will bird of paradise roots damage a brick patio? How far from the bricks should the plants be planted? We ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Flowers - What is the best type of Bird of paradise to begin with?
- Q.What Is Growing Period For Bird Of Paradise - I planted my bird of paradise 2 years ago and it bloomed once but it is still very small. It ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Plant - I have a bird of paradise plant. What feed would you use and how often? Also, what is happening when ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise With Bent Shoot - My white bird of paradise was in a strong storm the other night and the main leaf shoot bent. Will ...
- Q.Flowering Frequency - How long must I wait for the first flower from my bird of paradise?
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Anonymous on
December 31, 2014Q.Spots on flowers
My birds of paradise are blooming like crazy but the flowers have brown spots on them and a brown sticky looking stuff looks like it is oozing out of the flower near where the stem is. The green leaves are not affected, just the flowers, with brown dots all over, especially the orange colored part. Thanks so much.
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
January 6, 2015A.Sticky stuff can be a tip off to scale insects, which secrete sticky honeydew. If you can scrape the brown spots off with your fingernail, that would be scale (or possibly even aphids.) Here are some suggestions for dealing with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm
If you can't scrape off the spots, the most common disease that affects flowers in a fungal organism called botrytis blight. There is no cure. You should remove and destroy the flowers to prevent the fungus from spreading.
You can also take some samples of blooms to the county extension service for analysis.
This link will help you find the nearest office:
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- Asked by
Laurie Cooper on
January 16, 2015Q.bird of paradise plants near brick patio
Will bird of paradise roots damage a brick patio? How far from the bricks should the plants be planted? We just put down a brick patio and I would like to plant around it. I have always like bird of paradise plants. The area is in the full sun and very warm.
- Answered by
Kathrynkneff on
January 17, 2015A.No, so many here in Las Vegas are put next to brick walls and buildings. It will be fine. Just make sure it has enough room around it to grow to its fullest. You should be fine! Beautiful plant too
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lovetogrow20110 on
February 6, 2015Q.Bird of paradise flowers
What is the best type of Bird of paradise to begin with?
Answered by
Heather on
February 9, 2015
Certified ExpertA.The orange bird of paradise is generally easiest to find and is the best candidate for someone just starting with these plants.
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lovetogrow20110 on
February 9, 2015A.Thank you Heather.
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jahnice on
April 7, 2015
virgin islandsQ.what is growing period for bird of paradise
I planted my bird of paradise 2 years ago and it bloomed once but it is still very small. It is planted outdoors in full sunlight. I water it about every other day and I have mulch around it.
- Answered by
shelley on
April 8, 2015
Certified ExpertA.The growth rate of a bird of paradise plant is classified as "slow" if it's any consolation.
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 7, 2015A.Watering, good soil and a regular schedule of fertilizing is crucial to the growth of your plant.
Here is a great article about the care needed.
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Jaymie.mccoy on
April 12, 2015
Willing , KentQ.bird of paradise plant
I have a bird of paradise plant. What feed would you use and how often? Also, what is happening when the leaves start to curl?
- Answered by
shelley on
April 13, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Here is a article that explains why leaves curl on a bird of paradise plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/leaf-curl-on-bird-of-paradise.htmI would fertilize bird of paradise every couple of weeks during their active growth period with a general purpose water-soluble fertilizer.
For more information on growing bird of paradise, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-an-exotic-flower-like-none-other.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
jamiephelps22 on
April 21, 2015
7bQ.bird of paradise with bent shoot
My white bird of paradise was in a strong storm the other night and the main leaf shoot bent. Will it still produce its next leaf? I have braced it up with two other leaves in the meantime. Is this ok or do I need to cut it off?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 22, 2015A.I would trim away the damaged leaf, but be careful not to cut into the trunk.
The plant should recover and began to grow again.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-paradise-plant-freeze.htm
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derekbz on
April 27, 2015
Cornwall UKQ.Flowering frequency
How long must I wait for the first flower from my bird of paradise?
- Answered by
shelley on
April 28, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Basically, it all depends on the flower's growing conditions. The best way to encourage flowering is to be sure all of its growing conditions are met, which are discussed in the following articles:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-blooms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-an-exotic-flower-like-none-other.htmWas this answer useful?00
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