Light
A very bright position; introduce direct sun gradually.
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Bird of paradise: bright light, watering and strong growth
Strelitzia reginae. It needs more light than many houseplants to maintain strong, upright leaves.
Watering
Water after the mix has partly dried and remove all excess water.
Soil
A fertile, free-draining mix that supports the heavy top growth.
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Care over time
Rhythm through the year
Growth and water use usually rise in spring and summer. In autumn and winter, let available light guide watering.
Growth and repotting
Repot once roots have filled the container. A large plant needs a heavy, stable pot with drainage.
Plant
A simple care routine for Bird of paradise
- 1
Choose the brightest safe position available.
- 2
Water only after checking deeper in the pot.
- 3
Clean the large leaves and inspect them against the light.
Observation
Changes worth checking
- Damage beyond normal leaf splitting
- Curling leaves above wet soil
- Fine pale stippling or webbing
Important
Watering frequency changes with light, temperature, pot size and potting mix. Use any interval as a reminder to check the plant, not as an automatic watering day.
Sources and further reading: NC State Extension: Strelitzia reginae
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