Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai
A complete guide to growing and propagating Bird of Paradise: its care needs, how to take cuttings and root them, how long propagation takes, and how to fix the most common problems.
Bird of Paradise care at a glance
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How to propagate Bird of Paradise
Division
- Unpot a mature plant and separate the rhizome with a clean knife.
- Each division needs a fan of leaves and its own roots.
- Pot up and keep warm; expect transplant shock for a few weeks.
Common Bird of Paradise problems & fixes
Splitting leaves
Normal adaptation to wind/handling; not harmful.
Brown leaf edges
Tap-water chemicals or low humidity. Use filtered water and raise humidity.
No flowers
Indoors it rarely blooms; needs years of maturity and lots of direct light.
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Toxicity notes are a general guide based on ASPCA-style classifications â if a pet ingests any houseplant, contact your vet. Care needs vary with your home's conditions.