Bird of Paradise breeding tips and precautions

Bird of paradise is also called Strelitzia reginae , and its flower is also called bird of paradise flower. The leaves of the bird of paradise are large, fat and shiny and have great ornamental value. Nowadays, people like to buy one or two trees and put them in a simple flowerpot. Putting them at home makes them noble, elegant and fashionable. Let’s talk about the cultivation techniques and precautions of the bird of paradise.

1. Breeding techniques for bird of paradise

1. Soil

The soil for bird of paradise should be loose, breathable and well-drained. Use garden soil, peat soil and some perlite particles in a 1:1:1 ratio for cultivation.

2. Lighting

Bird of paradise is a southern plant that likes a warm environment. When the temperature is above 20 degrees, it should be avoided from direct sunlight and placed in a bright and ventilated place. Exposing the bird of paradise to the sun will burn the leaves and affect its appearance. If the temperature is below 15 degrees, it should be placed in a sunny place for illumination, but be careful not to make the sunlight too strong.

3. Watering

Bird of Paradise has fleshy roots, so it is usually watered only when the soil in the pot is completely dry from bottom to top. Except in winter, if the temperature is below 10 degrees in winter, the soil in the pot of Bird of Paradise will not be watered thoroughly if it is completely dry. You can only water it with less water and keep it a little moist. Because flowers and trees enter a dormant period in winter, the evaporation of water is small. If you water it too much, it will accelerate root frost damage. The leaves of the bird of paradise are large and the evaporation rate is large, so you need to spray the leaves with water more often every day. In hot weather, spray it several times a day. In winter, spray it once at noon.

4. Fertilization

The bird of paradise plant is tall and requires a lot of fertilizer. Avoid the hot summer and winter. In the warm season, apply liquid fertilizer mainly composed of nitrogen fertilizer once every half a month. You can irrigate the roots or spray it, or apply thin fertilizer frequently.

2. Notes on Bird of Paradise

1. Be careful that the soil should not be too dry for a long time. If the roots cannot absorb water, the plant will grow poorly and its healthy growth will be hindered.

2. Remember to change the potting soil for the bird of paradise every 2-3 years to ensure that the soil is loose and fertile, so that the plant's root system can develop strong and bloom more.

3. Pay attention to promptly cut off the dead branches and leaves, diseased branches and weak leaves, overgrown branches and leaves, and dead flowers and buds of the bird of paradise during the growth period to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients.

That’s it