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BIRD OF PARADISE
The Bird of Paradise plant, known scientifically as Strelitzia reginae, is a striking tropical plant prized for its large, banana-like leaves and vibrant, bird-shaped flowers.
WATER
Water your Bird of Paradise plant regularly during the Spring and Summer months, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in the winter months, allowing the top 5 to 10cm of soil to dry out between waterings.
LIGHT
Place your Bird of Paradise plant in a location with bright, indirect sunlight. It can tolerate some direct sunlight, especially in the morning or late afternoon, but avoid intense midday sun to prevent leaf burn.
FERTILISING
Feed your Bird of Paradise every 2-4 weeks during the spring and summer months. Reduce fertilizing in fall and winter when growth slows down.
SOIL
Plant your Bird of Paradise plant in well-draining soil. Visit our soil bar for orchid bark, pumice and perlite to add to a standard houseplant soil to achieve this.
TEMPERATURE
Keep your Bird of Paradise plant in a warm environment and avoid cold draughts.
HUMIDITY
Bird of Paradise love humidity. Use a humidifier or a pebble tray to achieve this. Grouping plants together also helps with increasing humidity.
TOXICITY
Bird of Paradise plants are considered mildly toxic to humans and animals.
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