Bird of Paradise’s tall stature and vivid green leaves make it a beautiful houseplant year-round. However, it’s in the spring that the bird of paradise produces big, beautiful blooms that mimic the look of a bird with its wings spread. The blooms are vibrantly colored and may be blue, purple, orange, yellow, or red. These tropical beauties are a showstopper!
Even when not in bloom, these plants make quite the statement. They grow to heights of 3-6 feet indoors! These plants are also cousins to the banana plant and have a similarly gigantic leaf, which is hard not to love. They are a perfect solution for well-lit homes that desire to have more of a jungle atmosphere. The Bird of Paradise does need quite a bit of light, which can sometimes be hard in the Pacific Northwest, and the biggest challenge with these plants is to allowing them to dry out before watering again.
Quick Facts about the Bird of Paradise:
- These plants love really bright indirect light with some full sun
- Watch out for stunning blooms in the spring!
- You can fertilize the Bird of Paradise right before it begins to bloom.
- It takes some Bird of Paradise plants a few years to bloom, but they are worth the wait.
- Water once the plant is dry.
- Root rot is a common problem for these plants, so be sure to allow plant to dry out before re-watering. This will ensure your plant is as healthy as possible.
- Periodically wipe down the leaves of this beautiful plant.
- These plants may be tempting to dogs, cats, and little ones, but the seeds are toxic so keep out of reach of curious eaters.