Bird of Paradise is a large tropical evergreen perennial that is popular as a houseplant for its massive banana-like foliage. Bird of Paradise rarely flowers indoors. Grows best with bright indirect sun and consistently moist well-drained soils.
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Height: |
3' - 6' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4’ |
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Spacing: |
3.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
10 - 12 |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Let the top 2-3" of soil dry between waterings. Common pests for houseplants include mites, scale, leafspots, and mealybugs. NOTE: toxic to pets.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Houseplant, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Laceleaf, Peace Lily, Amaryllis
IMAGE: Acabashi, Strelitzia reginae at Myddelton House, Enfield, London, CC BY-SA 4.0
