What to do if you overwater your bird of paradise

Overwatering Bird of Paradise

Overwatering of the bird of paradise plant may cause the leaves to turn yellow, and in severe cases, it may cause root rot. Therefore, if you see the leaves of the bird of paradise turn yellow, you can probably tell that you have overwatered it. Under normal circumstances, overwatering of the bird of paradise plant will not lead to the death of the plant as long as timely remediation is carried out.

The situation is not serious : you can place the bird of paradise in a ventilated environment with scattered light to speed up the evaporation of water in the pot soil.

The situation is more serious : the bird of paradise needs to be repotted, or the plant needs to be removed from the pot and wait until the soil is dry, or new potting soil is used before replanting.

Bird of Paradise drenched in rain

As long as the bird of paradise is not exposed to heavy rain, there will generally be no problem. If there is water accumulation in the pot, it is necessary to control the water in time.

Watering Tips for Bird of Paradise

1. There is no specific amount of water for bird of paradise. Make sure the amount of water applied is just right. Generally, wait until the soil in the pot becomes a little dry before watering. Usually, it is enough to water it thoroughly.

2. Bird of paradise can be watered 1-2 times a week. In the summer when the temperature is relatively high, it can be watered once a day, and in the winter it can be watered once every 15-20 days.

3. Under normal circumstances, the bird of paradise can be watered with clean water, but you need to pay attention to controlling the amount and temperature of water. The water temperature in winter should be similar to room temperature.