Bird of Paradise breeding tips and methods

Bird of Paradise, also known as Strelitzia reginae , is a beautiful tropical plant with evergreen leaves. The plant is tall and emerald green. When it blooms, it looks like a bird, beautiful and elegant, and extremely ornamental. So how do you take care of a bird of paradise? Let’s learn about Xixia together.

1. Soil selection

Bird of paradise grows best in loose and fertile sandy loam. When growing in potted plants at home, the soil can be prepared with leaf mold or peat soil, garden soil, manure, coarse sand and other materials.

2. Temperature management

Bird of paradise likes warm and humid environment and is not cold-resistant. The suitable temperature for its growth is 12-25 degrees, and the temperature in winter cannot be lower than 5 degrees. It is best to place the bird of paradise indoors at night. Once the temperature is too low, the plant will easily be frozen.

3. Lighting requirements

Bird of Paradise has a high demand for sunlight, so when planting it, you should choose a sunny location, such as an open area in the courtyard, balcony or garden.

4. Watering management

Bird of Paradise has moderate water requirements, and when watering, you should follow the principle of "watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet". During the active growth period, the soil should be kept moist, but avoid waterlogging which can cause root rot. When the temperature is lower in winter, you should reduce watering frequency and keep the soil dry.

5. Fertilization points

When applying fertilizer, you can choose nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer or decomposed organic fertilizer . Use it once every half a month during the growing season, apply thin fertilizers frequently to avoid root damage due to excessive fertilizer. In winter, the frequency and amount of fertilization should be reduced to prevent fertilizer accumulation and damage to the roots.

6. Pruning and repotting

Carry out pruning work regularly, cut off diseased and weak branches, overcrowded branches and overgrown branches to maintain the beautiful shape of the plant. In addition, repot and change soil once in spring or autumn every year to provide the plants with more growth space.

7. Pest and disease control

In the maintenance process of bird of paradise, the most common insect pest is scale insects. Especially in the summer when the temperature is high and humidity is high, which is the peak period for scale insects. You can spray phosmet for prevention and control once a week. In addition, in the autumn and winter seasons, weaker plants are also prone to anthracnose. For prevention and control, the diseased leaves should be cut off and destroyed in time, and at the same time, a 25% diluted solution of bromothionil should be sprayed and foliar fertilizer should be applied.

In general, bird of paradise is a very popular internet celebrity plant. It is beautiful and easy to maintain. But remember to closely observe the plant's reaction during the cultivation process and adjust maintenance measures in time to ensure its good growth condition.