Description

White Bird of Paradise is an Easy to Grow Plant With a Big Personality!

The large, banana-like leaves of White Bird of Paradise bring a taste of the tropics to your home.

A tropical native, White Bird of Paradise is surprisingly drought resistant. White Bird of Paradise will add a striking vertical accent to any large, open space in your home. This house plant thrives in bright light and will eventually grow 5 to 7 feet tall.

Although White Bird of Paradise won’t flower indoors, they are still prized for their amazing foliage and forgiving temperament. White Bird of Paradise is native to South Africa and is also used as a landscape plant in frost-free regions of the U.S.

It requires minimal care and adds instant beauty to your home or office. Make sure the container has drain holes, because it’s important that this plant doesn’t sit in wet soil. This is the ideal houseplant for living rooms, hallways, dens, patios, and bedrooms.

White Bird of Paradise grows best in a bright spot. Outdoors, grow it in sun or shade; Bird of Paradise needs full sun in order to bloom well. Indoors, they do best in medium or bright conditions.

Allow the top inch or so of the soil to dry between waterings. White Bird of Paradise needs more frequent watering in spring and summer than it does fall and winter. The frequency of watering will depend on your plant’s pot size, how much light it gets, and the indoor temperature of your home. It holds up well to drought, so you don’t need to worry about it dying if you forget to water once or twice.

Fertilize White Bird of Paradise a few times a year, in spring and summer, to keep it healthy. Use a general-purpose fertilizer labeled for houseplant use.

White Bird of Paradise typically doesn’t require pruning or shaping to keep its good looks. Remove yellow or faded leaves.

Repot your White Bird of Paradise when it becomes root bound. (A houseplant is root bound when roots appear in the soil or begin to escape through drain holes in the pot bottom.) A well-draining potting soil mixture for is recommended when re-potting.

Outdoors, even where they’re not hardy, Bird of Paradise is an excellent patio plant. The white variety adds palm-like texture to decks, patios, balconies, and other outdoor spaces. If you grow bird of paradise outdoors in a cold-winter climate, you can bring it in for the winter.

White Bird of Paradise is not intended for human or animal consumption. It is not pet friendly.

Add a living sculpture to your home. The upright growth habit and lush leaves of this beautiful plant are like having living art in your home.
Ideal gift. Give this beautiful plant as the perfect housewarming gift for new home buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bird of Paradise need a lot of light?

Bird of Paradise will perform best in bright light conditions. Placing it near a south facing window will provide enough sun to bloom.

How often should I water a Bird of Paradise?

A lot depends on how much sun the plant receives. Roughly once every 2 weeks. You want to water as soon as the soil dries out.

When do Bird of Paradise bloom?

They bloom every winter.

Are Bird of Paradise toxic to pets?

Ingesting any part of the plant could cause mild indigestion in adults. Depending on the amount of the plant ingested, the plant can cause vomiting & diarrhea in kids, dogs & cats.

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