Caring for the Bird of Paradise Plant •Keep the soil moist during the growing season, spring through summer. •Give the plant as much sunshine as possible. •Keep the plant at 50 degrees or above, i.e. indoor temperatures. •Prune the plant regularly keeping a wary eye for suckers. •After the first bloom the mature plant can be divided to increase the stock. However; the new plants will not bloom for a few years afterward. •Potted plants require a good general fertilizer every year. Ornamental Use of Bird of Paradise Plant For use as a cut flower specimen the Bird of Paradise is unsurpassed. A single stem complete with a single leaf placed in a tall slender glass vase will afford timeless, classical elegance to any home. Select a stem which is about to bloom, two-thirds fill the vase with white stones – colored stones will detract from the vibrancy of the flower and the bloom will last for about three weeks. Change the water once a week for freshness
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