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- Q.Bird Of Paradise - we have planted giant bird of paradise next to our concrete pool, but ive read the roots are strong and ...
- Q.White Bird Of Paradise Damaged By Frost (in Florida) - Is it OK to prune the frost damaged leaves of my plants --- they are at least 7-8 feet tall, ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Leaves Curling And Drying - i have provided with a lot of sun and tried both watering it more and watering it less but the leaves ...
- Q.Bulb Like Growth Under Bird Of Paradise Plants - What are the onion shaped bulb growths at the roots of my four year old bird of paradise plants? My plants ...
- Q.Top 10 Questions About Bird Of Paradise Plants. Please Send Me Your Blog On Them. Thank You - On 1/16/18 I copied your blog. Later I realized that page 4 was missing. On today, I tried to find ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise - Plant has been cut back extremely short what should I do to protect and feed this winter?
- Q.CA Bird Of Paradise Leaf Propagation - I read your article on CA Bird of Paradise and how you usually just split it or plant seeds. Have you ...
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Anonymous on
December 2, 2018Q.bird of paradise
we have planted giant bird of paradise next to our concrete pool, but ive read the roots are strong and could crack the concrete wall of the pool?? is this correct? should we dig them out, as they are getting quite established now.
many thanks
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Downtoearthdigs on
December 3, 2018A.Roots go out and yes they can damage concrete.
It would be best to remove before damage occurs.
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Anonymous on
February 15, 2019Q.white bird of paradise damaged by frost (in Florida)
Is it OK to prune the frost damaged leaves of my plants --- they are at least 7-8 feet tall, most of the leaves have been hit by frost and are brown and ragged....the trunks of the plants look fine with no damage to them....should I fertilize them his spring??
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 16, 2019A.Do not trim these until there is no more threat of frost. Make sure that you see signs of new growth before you cut off the old growth. This will ensure that the plant survives.
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amateurmemegarden on
February 28, 2019
MontrealQ.bird of paradise leaves curling and drying
i have provided with a lot of sun and tried both watering it more and watering it less but the leaves at the top keep curing and browning with some yellow dry spots on them as well
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 1, 2019A.Bird of Paradise are very intolerant of both: too dry or too wet.
These articles will help you with care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-as-a-houseplant.htm
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Anonymous on
March 17, 2019Q.Bulb like growth under bird of paradise plants
What are the onion shaped bulb growths at the roots of my four year old bird of paradise plants? My plants flowered last spring for the first time,they were beautiful.
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 18, 2019A.Can you send a picture? It sounds like new offshoots, but a picture would help me to be sure.
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ceciliamlovette on
March 22, 2019
21214Q.Top 10 questions about Bird of Paradise plants. Please send me your blog on them. Thank you
On 1/16/18 I copied your blog. Later I realized that page 4 was missing. On today, I tried to find the same blog as listed on the bottom of the blog page. However, the responding text noted that it was not available. I want to purchase a bird of paradise plant as a houseplant. So your complete blog would be very helpful. Thank you for your help
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 23, 2019A.Here is the link to the article!
https://blog.gardeningknowhow.com/top-10-qa/top-10-questions-about-bird-of-paradise-plants/
The Search tab at the top of the page is a great way to search topics on our Blog!
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Anonymous on
June 9, 2019Q.Bird of Paradise
Plant has been cut back extremely short what should I do to protect and feed this winter?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 9, 2019A.This should never be done, as it will likely kill the plant. Unfortunately, if there is no foliage, or the apical growth tip has been cut, then it will not recover.
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cthoenes on
June 13, 2019
85739-1924Tucson 9aQ.CA bird of paradise leaf propagation
I read your article on CA Bird of Paradise and how you usually just split it or plant seeds. Have you tried leaf propagation and if you did, how did it go? Thx in advance for your help. Carter Thoenes
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 14, 2019A.I'm no aware of leaf cutting propagation for Bird Of Paradise and did not find any information on this as a propagation method in my research.
Many gardeners love to experiment so if you have the time; no harm!
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