How to Cut a Mexican Bird of Paradise
March 21, 2011 by khanhdoan1
Not to be confused with the South African native bird of paradise, Mexican bird of paradise (Caesalpinia mexicana) becomes a small, loosely open-branched tree that bears fragrant yellow flowers in summer and fall. If frosts never occur, Mexican bird of paradise grows 15 to 25 feet tall and 12 to 18 feet wide. This member [...]
How to Care for an Artemis Orchid
March 20, 2011 by khanhdoan1
Orchids grow in more than 30,000 species in the wild, where they grow in the canopy of both tropical and mountain forests. In home gardening situations, selection is somewhat more limited, with 10 to 20 popular varieties for the homeowner. One of the most common varieties is the Phalaenopsis, or moth orchid, which grows large [...]
Bird of Paradise Plant Propagation
March 20, 2011 by khanhdoan1
Bird of paradise is propagated by division or by seeds. Since most plants are hybrids, seeds are likely to give you a plant with characteristics different from the parent plant. Seeds Bird of paradise seeds must be less than six months old to germinate successfully. The seeds have a tough outer coating that must be [...]
How to Repot a Bird of Paradise
March 20, 2011 by khanhdoan1
The bird of paradise is a unique flower that looks like a bright-colored bird in flight and is native to South Africa. The flower prefers full sun and moderate humidity. If it is growing outdoors, it needs to come inside once the temperature is lower than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Birds of paradise grow from a [...]
How to Replant a Bird of Paradise
March 20, 2011 by khanhdoan1
Bird-of-paradise plants provide attractive foliage, but their main draw is their exotic flowers. Each flower resembles a bird in shape and the bright red, yellow or orange color makes them an eye-catching bloom. The tropical plant is usually grown as a potted plant, as it cannot tolerate cold winter temperatures. After several years of growth, [...]
How to Split a Bird of Paradise Tree
March 20, 2011 by khanhdoan1
The bird of paradise tree (Strelitzia reginae) produces flowers that look like birds in flight. This herbaceous perennial plant is a native of South Africa and can survive in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 through 12. Bird of paradise can be started from seed, but it will take three to five years before the plant [...]
How Often Do I Fertilize a Bird-of-Paradise Plant?
March 19, 2011 by khanhdoan1
The bird-of-paradise flower, also known as a crane flower, gets its name from the spectacular blooms it produces. The flowers resemble brightly colored orange and blue birds in flight. When bird-of-paradise plants get fertilized properly, mature plants can produce up to three dozen flower spikes each year. Outdoor Plants In warm climates, you can grow [...]
Bird of Paradise Growing Instructions
March 19, 2011 by khanhdoan1
The brightly colored red, orange or yellow flower of the bird-of-paradise plant resembles a flying bird, which earns the plant its name. It thrives in tropical and subtropical areas that don’t experience winter frost, but can be grown as a houseplant in any climate. Potted plants can be placed outdoors for summer then brought inside [...]
How Fast Does White Bird of Paradise Grow?
March 19, 2011 by khanhdoan1
The Giant White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) becomes a large, thick-stemmed tropical perennial up to 30 feet tall. Evergreen when not nipped by a light winter frost, it grows into a clumping mass of large paddle-like leaves with white and purple flowers. Growth Rate The White Bird of Paradise is a fast-growing plant. Tropical [...]
How to Cut Out Dead Stems From a Bird of Paradise Plant
March 19, 2011 by khanhdoan1
Bird-of-paradise plants (family Strelitziaceae) bear flowers that closely resemble a group of bird species called birds of paradise. The plants can grow more than 2 yards tall and 4 to 5 feet in diameter. These slow-growing perennials mature slowly, so they don’t require regular pruning. Cut the dead stems, flowers and leaves from your birds-of-paradise [...]
