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- Q.Split A Bird Of Paradise - I have a bird of paradise that is completely separated down to the soil--but is one plant. Do I have ...
- Q.What To Do? - I have a big, healthy Bird of Paradise plant that is not blooming. I have a fig tree. The skin ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise - I have a white bird of paradise. It is 20’ high with only a handful of leaves at the top ...
- Q.What Is The Best Feed For An Older Birds Of Paradise Plant - Also the leaves look like they are curling towards the middle.
- Q.When Does A Bird Of Paradise Plant Usually Flower? - I have just taken my Bird of Paradise flower (which is about 8-10 years old) in to my garden room ...
- Q.Why Are 2 Of The Queens Losing Their Leaves? - Photo is only a fraction of what’s down.
- Q.I Have A Very Large Bird Of Paradise That I Planted From A Pot That Is Now Growing In My Yard. It Produces Flowers But I Tried Ha - rvesting seed and didn’t find any. Does the flower need to be completely dried out before it will seed? I ...
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giora13 on
September 29, 2022
Pittstown,NJ 08867Q.Split A Bird Of Paradise
I have a bird of paradise that is completely separated down to the soil--but is one plant. Do I have to remove this, now large, plant from its pot to split it, or can I remove some of the soil around the smaller section and remove that part of the plant--even if I have to cut some of the root to to it?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 3, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You can do either. Whichever is easier. Through, removing the entire root ball will allow you to refresh the soil. Both options are viable.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/dividing-bird-of-paradise.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
August 22, 2023Q.What To Do?
I have a big, healthy Bird of Paradise plant that is not blooming. I have a fig tree. The skin on the fruit is "leathery".
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 22, 2023
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-blooms.htm
An unripe fig can feel hard and leathery.
https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/rbogren/articles/page1597952870939
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/figs-not-getting-ripe.htm
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Anonymous on
February 8, 2024Q.Bird Of Paradise
I have a white bird of paradise. It is 20’ high with only a handful of leaves at the top which is hitting the top of the building. Can I cut this back to 5’ and will it come back by sprouting leaves at the top like a palm does? It has babies come up from the bottom! Thanks for your help!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 11, 2024
Certified ExpertA.It would be better to either take it to the ground or do renewal pruning, which removes the stems over a three year period. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/rejuvenation-pruning-tips.htm
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/ST604
https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/OF-27.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htm
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Anonymous on
June 4, 2024Q.What Is The Best Feed For An Older Birds Of Paradise Plant
Also the leaves look like they are curling towards the middle.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 7, 2024
Certified ExpertA.This article should help on the feeding:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/feeding-bird-paradise-plants.htm
And this one on the leaf curl:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/leaf-curl-on-bird-of-paradise.htm
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hovendens on
October 22, 2024Q.When Does A Bird Of Paradise Plant Usually Flower?
I have just taken my Bird of Paradise flower (which is about 8-10 years old) in to my garden room from outside on the patio. It does look healthy with about 10 leaves and 2 more shoots in evidence but has not flowered for last 2 years.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 22, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Likely, this is a lack of phosphorus and/or potassium. Both play a critical role in flowering. Feeding isn't mentioned, but that is important for healthy growth. I would recommend a fertilizer that is either 10-10-10 or a slow release 20-20-20, according to the instructions on the particular brand you choose.
Make sure to test your soil, first, for pH and nutrient imbalances before feeding. This will give you a better idea of what your plant needs.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
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Anonymous on
March 1, 2025Q.Why Are 2 Of The Queens Losing Their Leaves?
Photo is only a fraction of what’s down.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 1, 2025
Certified ExpertA.It could be the river rock mulch. It tends to heat up and could either be drying the soil or heating the plant too much. Pull the rocks away from the base of the plant about 3 inches. Also the curled leaves indicate stress. It could be too much or not enough water. If the soil is dry because of the rocks, the plants could need more water. Rock does not conserve moisture like natural mulches. It is more suited to rock gardens or for drought tolerant plants. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/using-river-rock-mulch-in-gardens.htm
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June 10, 2025Q.I Have A Very Large Bird Of Paradise That I Planted From A Pot That Is Now Growing In My Yard. It Produces Flowers But I Tried Ha
rvesting seed and didn’t find any. Does the flower need to be completely dried out before it will seed? I have a few flowers that are now blooming at the base of the plant which will make it much easier to access.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 10, 2025
Certified ExpertA.If you want seeds, do not deadhead the flowers. Once the flowers die, seed heads should form. They will turn brown and dry when mature. Fresh seeds will germinate best, but wait till the seeds are black to harvest.
Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-outdoors.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/propagating-birds-of-paradise.htm
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