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- Q.Seed Pod On Bird Of Paradise - I found an elongated, looks like a banana, seed pod on my friend's Bird of Paradise. Is this a normal ...
- Q.New Bird Of Paradise Leaves Are Black - I have an indoor BOP that has only flowered once with orange flowers. It's in a sunroom with lots of ...
- Q.Black Blotches On Leaves Of Bird Of Paradise - Recently planted bird-of-paradise in a large pot in a sunny part of my yard. There are now black blotches on ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise Plant Doesn’t Get Enough Sunlight - Is there a lamp I can use to help? I have it in a south facing window but some leaves ...
- Q.White Bird Of Paradise Houseplant - My question is this: I have a streletzia white bird of paradise house plant. I bought it from Home Depot ...
- Q.Bird Of Paradise - My bird of paradise is 7 years old, 8 feet tall and never flowered. It is in a well lit ...
- Q.Growing A Bird Of Paradise Plant - I have been growing a bird of paradise plant for almost 30 years. During that time it has only produced ...
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HendEvaNV on
August 27, 2014Q.seed pod on Bird of Paradise
I found an elongated, looks like a banana, seed pod on my friend's Bird of Paradise. Is this a normal seed pod? This Bird of Paradise is being grown in a large pot, by the side of a brick wall and swimming pool. Being shaded from the hot afternoon sun, by the wall and a slatted overhead shade port. This is in Henderson, NV on the outskirts of Las Vegas. It has enormous orange and blueish purple flowers. Is this seed pod NORMAL? I want to send it to my niece in Sacramento, CA, who has an enormous green thumb!!
- Answered by
theficuswrangler on
August 29, 2014A.Yes, these are perfectly normal seed pods, nothing alien or dangerous about them. Send them to her, with reference to this article, if you like: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/propagating-birds-of-paradise.htm
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- Asked by
frankralfano on
May 1, 2015
7aQ.New Bird of Paradise leaves are black
I have an indoor BOP that has only flowered once with orange flowers. It's in a sunroom with lots of light and is sprouting new leaves. Some of them are light green with light yellow lines while three new leaves are coming out completely black. Not sure what I am doing wrong. Thank you.
Answered by
shelley on
May 1, 2015
Certified ExpertA.It might be too close to the window. Sometimes leaves turn black and curl up when the plant is too cold. It prefers warm temps between 65 and 75 degrees. That particular leaf looks like it was touching the window pane.
I would also review the care of bird of paradise plants at the following link, to be sure everything checks out, especially in terms of watering:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-an-exotic-flower-like-none-other.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
Ralph Johnan on
May 20, 2015
FloridaQ.black blotches on leaves of bird of paradise
Recently planted bird-of-paradise in a large pot in a sunny part of my yard. There are now black blotches on the leaves.
- Answered by
shelley on
May 20, 2015
Certified ExpertA.The black blotches are most likely sooty mold which means you have an insect infestation (either aphids, scale, mealybugs or whiteflies). I would inspect your plant thoroughly for signs of insects. I have included links to articles below that will assist you in finding the culprit and provide you with a course of treatment:
Sooty mold:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htmInsects:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/whitefly-control.htm
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karen473862 on
June 29, 2015
3Q.bird of paradise plant doesn’t get enough sunlight
Is there a lamp I can use to help? I have it in a south facing window but some leaves are turning brown.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 30, 2015A.Here are a few links for you.
Most garden centers and even home improvement centers carry plant grow lights.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/fluorescent-lighting-for-indoor-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-light-affects-the-growth-of-a-plant-problems-with-too-little-light.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 4, 2015Q.white bird of paradise houseplant
My question is this: I have a streletzia white bird of paradise house plant. I bought it from Home Depot about two years ago and up to now, it has been doing really well. Lately, though, the leaves will grow and expand as usual, but after a while, the leaf stalks -- which should be strong -- just bend over. The leaves themselves are OK, but why do the stalks bend after just a couple weeks? I've already lost three perfectly good leaves in less than a month. Please explain. Thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 5, 2015A.It is normal for some varieties to possess long, droopy stalks and may simply require staking to alleviate the issue. Others may need to be pruned or divided to keep them in check. I would first try staking the plant and seeing how it responds. Otherwise, you may need to consider a good pruning. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htm
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Anonymous on
July 5, 2015Q.bird of paradise
My bird of paradise is 7 years old, 8 feet tall and never flowered. It is in a well lit spot indoors. Why has it not flowered?
- Answered by
Heather on
July 5, 2015
Certified ExpertA.It may have a lack of phosphorus. Since a little extra phosphorus will not hurt, I would give the plant some phosphorus, like bone meal, just to make sure that all the bases are covered. If you have not read it, this article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-blooms.htm
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Gary Stanford on
July 27, 2015
Northwest Indiana - HammondQ.growing a bird of paradise plant
I have been growing a bird of paradise plant for almost 30 years. During that time it has only produced one bloom. During summer the plant is placed out of doors and in the winter it is brought indoors and placed under grow lights that are on 12 hours per day.Most of the time the leaves curl and dry out. I definitely am doing something wrong. What is it?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 28, 2015A.Here is a link that should help you pinpoint the issues.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-blooms.htm
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