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- Q.How Do I Manage A Huge Old Bird Of Paradise? - Its taking over the front sidewalk and pokes at guests and I'd like to know how trim it back-thx.
- Q.After A Bird Of Paradise Is Done Blooming, How Do I Prune The Dead Stalks? - This bird of paradise is quite old, almost 6 feet tall. It is blooming beautifully. However, after blooming, there are ...
- Q.White Bird Of Paradise Approx 13 To 15’ Broke At Root From Wind. Can I Replant? - 15’ tall, broke at root from wind. Trying to save it by replanting with the roots that were left. Tree ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Is Unwell - I have been trying to find some help with my indoor house plant, a white bird of paradise, but haven't ...
- Q.How Long Should Bird Of Paradise Seed Pods Take To Ripen? - I successfully pollinated my bird of paradise plants last year and seed pods developed however they still haven't ripened.
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Browned And Withered Leaves: - I live in Palm Springs, CA and have quite a few new Bird of Paradise plants outside. I had to ...
- Q.Growing Bird Of Paradise In FL - I live in central FL. My bird of paradise plant is in a pot that receives full sun in the ...
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Anonymous on
August 18, 2021Q.How Do I Manage A Huge Old Bird Of Paradise?
Its taking over the front sidewalk and pokes at guests and I'd like to know how trim it back-thx.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 1, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Pruning like this won't be a trim, unfortunately. This type of regenerative pruning needs to be done carefully. You will want to remove anything that you cut, all of the way, down to the ground. If you want the segment to stop sprouting towards the path, then you can dig out portions of the root mass closest to the walk.
This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 9, 2021Q.After A Bird Of Paradise Is Done Blooming, How Do I Prune The Dead Stalks?
This bird of paradise is quite old, almost 6 feet tall. It is blooming beautifully. However, after blooming, there are dead, brown, stalks. I have been just cutting them off as best I can but someone told me I had to do this all the way to ground level. What is the best way to handle this?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 22, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
October 6, 2021Q.White Bird Of Paradise Approx 13 To 15’ Broke At Root From Wind. Can I Replant?
15’ tall, broke at root from wind. Trying to save it by replanting with the roots that were left. Tree extremely heavy and we have it secured with straps. Will it reroot or are we wasting our time?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 15, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It's certainly worth a try. It looks like you did a great job of shoring it up. Keep it well watered and hope for the best. You can trim off those dead or dying leaves.
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Anonymous on
November 28, 2021Q.Bird Of Paradise Is Unwell
I have been trying to find some help with my indoor house plant, a white bird of paradise, but haven't had any luck. I'm hoping you can help me... I've had the bird of paradise for a couple years and it's such a beautiful plant! It has started to get dark spots along the stems, and in one area this has progressed to a black patch. From googling I think it may be fungal disease, but I can't find any solid information about how to treat it... please help me save it! Thanks so much!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 29, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Could it be getting too much water or not draining well? If the soil is staying wet, go ahead and repot it in fresh soil and clean the container well. The first picture also could be bugs. Scale are usually the culprit of BOP has bugs, so check for that, too. These articles should help:
Birds of Paradise are typically pest and disease free, but occasionally are bothered by scale, mealy bugs or root rot. So check for those first.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-plant-bugs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-plant-diseases.htm
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donbop on
January 4, 2022
Reading UKQ.How Long Should Bird Of Paradise Seed Pods Take To Ripen?
I successfully pollinated my bird of paradise plants last year and seed pods developed however they still haven't ripened.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 4, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It can take several months if the temperatures are low. You will know that they are ripe when the pods darken, and stems darken. Mature seeds will be
black.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop
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Anonymous on
January 17, 2022Q.Bird Of Paradise Browned And Withered Leaves:
I live in Palm Springs, CA and have quite a few new Bird of Paradise plants outside. I had to have my house fumigated in May and unfortunately they received no water for several days. The edges of the leaves turned brown and curled, but my yard guy said they should be left alone.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 18, 2022
Certified ExpertA.We usually advise to remove damaged leaves and stems. The plants look better and, if it is due to disease, removing the leaves can prevent its spread.
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alwaysinstitchesny on
January 24, 2022
32162Q.Growing Bird Of Paradise In FL
I live in central FL. My bird of paradise plant is in a pot that receives full sun in the afternoon. The leaves have been curling inward and look like long points. It would appear the location is the problem but I thought the plant needs full sun at some point during the day. I intend to add the plant to the landscaping, and now don’t know what location would be best. The plant is definitely stressed.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 24, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. This sounds more like an overwating issue, or soils that remain saturated without a chance to dry out. Leaves will role to remove extra humidity from the underside of the leaves.
I would make sure that the soil does have a little time to dry out down to about 2 or 3 inches between waterings. this can help.
Here are some articles that will help you to know what care these plants require:
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