Bird of paradise bush

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While both species are considered shrubs or small trees and both are evergreen in frost-free regions and deciduous in others, they are two different plants. It is a striking ornamental plant native to tropical America, mainly Argentina and Uruguay. It is naturalised in Texas, and fairly common in the rest of the southwestern United States, where it is known as bird of paradise bush, desert bird of paradise, yellow bird of paradise,. One of the most spectacular and impactful flowering plants for tropical to semi-tropical zones is Strelitzia bird of paradise. The growing conditions for bird of paradise, particularly the temperature range, are very specific.

However, northern gardeners don’t despair. The plant can be grown in a container. It makes an excellent accent and oasis plant for tropical, natural or desert landscapes.

Mexican bird of paradise produces bright yellow flower clusters throughout the warm season.

Grow bird of paradise plants in well-draine fertile soil in a sunny or partially sunny location. Hi Andrew – Bird Of Paradise is a really tough plant. It thrives with full sun, plenty of water and.

Nothing says tropical quite like the bird of paradise. With its large, coarse-textured leaves and long-lasting blooms, bird of paradise plants find themselves at home in any tropical garden. The complex blooms not only look like tropical birds , but also rely on birds for pollination! They last for quite a long time and make fantastic cut flowers.

During the growing season, in spring and summer, bird of paradise does best with regular feeding, every two weeks or so. Use a slow-release, all-purpose fertilizer for a plant in the ground and a liquid fertilizer for a container plant or add a few inches of rich organic compost over the top of the soil for either plant. Tropical Bird of Paradise is a surprisingly sturdy tropical shrub in hot climates. A major requirement, however, is good drainage so they can be watered deeply and set strong roots. Once established they are fairly drought tolerant.

Red Mexican Bird of Paradise Details. It blooms bright orange and red flowers that show from late spring through the fall. The bird of paradise prefers a soil that is not only loamy and rich but a soil which also has good drainage.

It is a spectacular plant for landscapes in USDA hardiness zones through 1 and can tolerate the lower temperatures of zone 8. This plant is natively found growing in South Africa with a sweet floral fragrance and incredibly low maintenance plant that can easily be grown outdoor and indoor. With proper care, a bird of paradise can grow to over six feet tall, even indoors. Its broa arching leaves make a dramatic, graceful statement in your home.

A male bird of paradise has a plumage which has long feathers of yellow and white shades, this bird has blue beak, brownish body feathers which have a hint of orange in them. The strelitzia group of plants have flowers which have colors which match the yellow, blue, and brown shades and hence the resemblance. The Bird of Paradise is a hungry plant because of how quickly it grows!

During the spring and summer fertilize once a month with an all-purpose liquid feed. No fertilizer is necessary during the winter when plant growth naturally slows. An indoor Bird of Paradise is a slow growing plant with large paddle- shaped leaves that resemble those of a banana plant.

Even indoors, a Bird of Paradise plant can easily reach a height of 6ft-7ft. This plant produces multiple large, leathery leaves sometimes 3ft or more in length.