Bird Of Paradise Flower Plant Care

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Bird of paradise flower plant care. The bird of paradise plant is also poisonous to cats and dogs if eaten so steer clear of this one if your pet has a habit of chewing on your plants. Water bird of paradise consistently especially when newly planted. Apply liquid fertilizer once a week for three weeks. It is said that some root exposure promotes flowers.

When the plant starts blooming let it become fully dry even extra dry before you water and it will flower more. High light is the key. Water the plant once every three to five days or whenever the soil feels slightly dry. Do not plant bird of paradise too deeply in the pot.

Be sure to water the plant well an hour before you fertilize. Also a pot bound plant will produce more blooms. When it is time to repot about every 3 years in spring only increase the pot size if the roots are extremely cramped. Soak the soil thoroughly at each application and then drain away excess moisture to avoid rotting.

A newly planted bird of paradise often doesn t blossom for a few years. Grow bird of paradise plant in a location that receives bright sunlight for optimal flower production or partial shade for the most attractive foliage. Be sure to rotate your plant unless it gets light from all sides so it grows evenly. Give the bird of paradise as much natural light as you can it needs this for foliage flower production.

To encourage a plant to bloom start fertilizing. Bird of paradise flowers need a lot of food to develop. Repeat this process until the plant starts flowering. Feed the plant in early spring every 2 weeks and once per month in summer with a soluble plant food.

Don t fertilize the fourth week. How to care for bird of paradise indoors. Crowded plants produce more blooms so don t rush to.