Bird of Paradise – (Imported Early Flowering Plant)
Original price was: ₨12,480.00.₨6,240.00Current price is: ₨6,240.00.
Sure to attract everyone’s attention when it blooms, the Bird of Paradise plant is one of the most spectacular flowering plants.
- Hardy flowering plant
- Easy to grow
- Low maintenance plant.
What will you get when you buy bird of paradise online from eTree.pk
Plant Specifications (What you will receive)
| Plant Height | 24-45 inch |
| Plant Spread | 10-15 inch |
Description for Bird of Paradise
Interesting Fact: Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) is a tropical evergreen that features colorful flowers reminiscent of tropical birds.
Its flowers come in a variety of colors. The flowers emerge from stiff, greenish to reddish-purple, beak-like spathes on long, stout stalks above the foliage. The tough, leathery, green leaves are similar to bananas and are attractive as well. The large leaves range between 12 and 18 inches long.
Planting and care
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
- Do not overwater suddenly, check the moisture in the soil first. If too dry then apply water gradually.
- Keep the plant in indirect bright light. Gradually move it to a more bright location.
- Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plants healthy:
Caring for Bird of Paradise
Sunlight:
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- Keep the plant in full to partial sunlight area.
Soil:
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- Use nutrient-rich, well drained, well-aerated, and porous potting mix.
Watering:
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- Water a plant when the topsoil in the pot (5 to 8 cm) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy seasons.
- Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10 am.
Application of Fertilizer:
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- Apply fertilizer a plant mostly in the spring and early monsoon season.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots so the plant can easily uptake nutrients and moisture.
Re-potting:
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- When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in a shady area for 2 to 3 days then move the plant to its required light condition.
Plant Protection:
- Remove dead, infected, or damaged plant parts.
- For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil, or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Typical uses of Bird of Paradise
Special features: Dramatic flowers
Ornamental use: The plant is used for an ornamental purpose.
Don’t you think it’s time to buy bird of paradise online from eTree.pk after getting to know this amazing plant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called the Bird of Paradise Plant?
The uniquely shaped flower resembles a bird’s head and due to its brilliant orange and blue colors and unique form is known as bird of paradise.
When does the Bird of Paradise plant bloom?
This bird of paradise blooms after the development of a large clump. Flowering mostly occurs from fall to spring (Oct-Feb).
What to feed Bird of Paradise plant?
Apply any organic Nitrogen and Phosphorous rich fertilizer in the month of June-July
How to care Bird of Paradise plant?
Caring Tips to grow Bird Of Paradise.
1. Sunlight- At least 4-6 hours of direct bright light is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient-rich.
3.Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer – Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).
Note – For further details check the product description on eTree.pk
What are the Bird of Paradise plant varieties?
Humills, Glauca, and Rutilans are some varieties of the Bird of Paradise plant
When to re-pot Bird of Paradise plants?
The best time for re-potting is in the month of June-July month when the plant is overgrown in the current pot.
When to divide the Bird of Paradise Plant?
Younger plants of bird of paradise can be divided when there are four or five shots in the clump.
How to prune the Bird of Paradise plant?
The plant is a trunkless flowering plant and clump with leaves arising from a crown therefore it does not require frequent Pruning operations, Prune the bird of paradise plant by removing dead leaves and old flower stalks.
Are Bird of Paradise plants drought tolerant?
No, It is a warm temperate plant it will be affected by drought.
Can Bird of Paradise plant grow indoors?
Bird of paradise can be grown indoors but need proper care and large space. With at least 4-6 hours of bright sunlight.
When to prune Bird of Paradise plants?
Prune the bird of paradise plant in November when the plant shows diseased dead leaves, old flower stalks and when the plant is overgrown.
What soil for the Bird of Paradise Plant?
Soil should be well-drained, fertile, and nutrient-rich.
Can Bird of Paradise be planted outside?
Yes, Consider the following points to growing plants outside.
1. Sunlight- At least 4-6 hours of direct bright light is required.
2. Soil- Soil should be well-drained, fertile, and nutrient-rich.
3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch .
4. Fertilizer – Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).
Note – For further details check the product description on etree.pk
How to propagate the Bird of Paradise Plant?
A Bird of paradise propagated by seed and it will take three to five years to bloom and Bird of paradise can also be propagated by division. This method will produce mature, flowering plants in one to two years.
1. Divide clumps during early summer.
2. Dig up and separate old clumps, dividing those with four to five shoots into single stem divisions.
3. Plant divisions individually to gent new flowering shoot.
Do Bird of Paradise plants spread?
Bird of Paradise is a trunkless, evergreen clump with leaves arising from the crown and it spreads as much same of plant height.
Why Bird of Paradise plant leaves curling?
The most general reasons for curling plant leaves are as follows.
1. Lack of proper nutrients.
2. Improper water and sunlight availability.
3. Disease and pest infestation.
What are some facts about the Bird of Paradise Plant?
Some facts of the Bird of Paradise plant are as follow
1. The plant is a trunkless flowering plant.
2. Evergreen clump with leaves arising from a crown.
3. The most interesting fact is its flowers look like Bird of Paradise.
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