Bird of paradise makes a beautiful addition to any flower garden. The plant gets its name from its beautiful flower, which resembles a brightly colored bird in flight. White bird of paradise, also called tree bird of paradise, has a distinct stem.
If you have a white bird of paradise, you can propagate it by dividing it. While plants grown from seed will bloom in 3 to 5 years, division will produce a flowering plant in 1 to 2 years.
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Instructions
Things You’ll Need:
- Gardening spade or shovel
- Sharp knife
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Carefully dig around the plant to unearth the underground stems or rhizomes.
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Cut the rhizomes with the sharp knife. Each division should have a fan with roots attached.
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Replant each division in a small pot and place in indirect sunlight.
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Water frequently for up to 8 weeks.
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Transplant the new plants back into your flower garden.
Tips & Warnings
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Divide your plants in the early spring before new growth begins.
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Plant your new divisions at the same soil depth as the original plant.
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Keep soil moist until new roots are established.
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