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- Q.How To Kill Algae Growing In A Pot Filled With Wet Dirt? - We removed a large bird of paradise from a pot but left half of the soil because it was too ...
- Q.Replanting A Potted Plant In Ground - I have a 3 foot tall potted bird of paradise. It is healthy but no blooms yet. Would putting it ...
- Q.Why Are My Bird Of Paradise Leaves Splitting And Shredding - My bird of paradise bloomed for the first time this year and the blooms are beautiful. but their glory is ...
- Q.Ok To Use Bird Of Paradise Trimmings As Mulch? - I am trimming a long row of bird paradise – about 75 feet or so, That has probably not been ...
- Q.What Compost Do I Require For Birds Of Pardarice Plants - I have 2 lovely B of P plants they now need repotting what soil would you recommend and what feed?
- Q.I Have A Yellow Bird Of Paradise (caesalpinia Gilliesii) Tree. I Want To Grow Another, But Can’t Find One At A Nursery. My Tree - has seeds in pods. How do I use them? My concern is that by nature, the seeds would germinate after ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Care Outside - My Bird of paradise has lost its beautiful color. The different shapes are dry an yellow looking almost whitish yellow ...
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April 15, 2021Q.How To Kill Algae Growing In A Pot Filled With Wet Dirt?
We removed a large bird of paradise from a pot but left half of the soil because it was too wet. I covered the pot to keep out more water but now that it's been uncovered we find a thick coat of what looks like brown/green algae. We live in a condo on the fourth floor so it's not that easy to get rid of wet dirt. We have just put old dirt in garbage bags and taken them down to put in trash containers when the trash company comes to our complex.
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GKH_Susan on
April 16, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I would do like you have in the past and scoop out the algae into a trash bag.
You also can buy a moss killer to apply. When the moss dies you can scrape it out and put it into a trash bag.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm
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Anonymous on
April 24, 2021Q.Replanting A Potted Plant In Ground
I have a 3 foot tall potted bird of paradise. It is healthy but no blooms yet. Would putting it in the ground induce flowering?
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GKH_Susan on
April 26, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Whether planting it in the ground would make it bloom depends upon several factors. However, I would say that in either case, it probably needs to be fertilized. I'm going to paste links to three articles that should help you get this plant blooming. The first one will help you get it transplanted, if that's what you decide, and the other two have tips on how to get it to flower. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/transplanting-birds-of-paradise.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-blooms.htm
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MrsMockingbird on
April 30, 2021
Sacramento, CAQ.Why Are My Bird Of Paradise Leaves Splitting And Shredding
My bird of paradise bloomed for the first time this year and the blooms are beautiful. but their glory is somewhat tarnished by the condition of the leaves. The leaves start out looking good but eventually begin splitting and shredding. Is there anything I can do to prevent this?
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BushDoctor on
April 30, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This can be due to wind or low humidity, but it the plants natural response to stress. This feature allows the leaf to still function, even when it is ripped, since it is still attached to the leaf.
Unfortunately, it would take changing environmental factors to correct this. Keeping proper care will help it to stay at its best, though. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-outdoors.htm
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Mathias on
May 11, 2021
Kula, HIQ.Ok To Use Bird Of Paradise Trimmings As Mulch?
I am trimming a long row of bird paradise – about 75 feet or so, That has probably not been trimmed for about 10 or 20 years. I am only deadheading and taking out the dead stems, But even so it is generating massive amounts of trimmings. It’s possible to put them through a chipper, To help chop them up - That said, what kind of mulch could they be good for? Is it more acidic, like pine needles, or bark? Is there anything I should definitely should not put it on as mulch? Thank you!!!
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BushDoctor on
May 11, 2021
Certified ExpertA.As long as the plant is not diseased, then it wouldn't hurt to use the chippings as mulch. I would say that aged or composted wood chips would be a better mulch, though.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/best-mulch-for-garden.htm
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Anonymous on
May 30, 2021Q.What Compost Do I Require For Birds Of Pardarice Plants
I have 2 lovely B of P plants they now need repotting what soil would you recommend and what feed?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 5, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Plant them in well draining potting soil. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/feeding-bird-paradise-plants.htm
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June 27, 2021Q.I Have A Yellow Bird Of Paradise (caesalpinia Gilliesii) Tree. I Want To Grow Another, But Can’t Find One At A Nursery. My Tree
has seeds in pods. How do I use them? My concern is that by nature, the seeds would germinate after the pod falls from the tree, implying some period of time after the pods appear. My pods are green and smooth, like a green pea pod. The seeds are clearly visible inside - about 1/4" wide. Do I need to wait for them to age appropriately? Do the pods change color or texture when the seeds inside are viable? And any advice on germinating/planting would be appreciated.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 9, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The seed pods start out green, then mature to a brownish color. I've included links to extension factsheets that show the mature pods, seeds, and how to propagate. FYI: the seeds and leaves are toxic.
https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/caesalpinia-gilliesii
https://wnmu.edu/academic/nspages/gilaflora/caesalpinia_gilliesii.html
https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/tpss/digest/lfon/lfon5.html#bird
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July 3, 2021Q.Bird Of Paradise Care Outside
My Bird of paradise has lost its beautiful color. The different shapes are dry an yellow looking almost whitish yellow color
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 14, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the damage. In the meantime, proper care will ensure the plant's health. This collection of articles will help:
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