Bird of Paradise
4.7 out of 5 (14 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Also known as
crane flower
Taxonomy
Strelitzia reginae
Strelitzia
Strelitziaceae
Zingiberales
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 12
Fast grower 6
Browns easily 4
Survivor 2
Blooms easily 1
Easy to propagate 1
@Lalawilk365
McKinney, TX
03/13/2021
Very finicky and needs soooooo much direct sunlight (in front of a south facing window). I guess that would be indirect since the light is filtered through the window. Either way, I use a grow light …
03/08/2021
I can’t understand her!! i’ve tried misting, watering differently, moving her around, getting more sunlight... i don’t know what’s wrong. She just keeps browning and drooping. i got her in a plant a …
@Venusthight…
Lexington, VA
02/16/2021
As a newer plant owner, this plant has been my favorite to watch grow. She grows fast and she feels like the mother of all my other houseplants! Would definitely recommend a bird of paradise to any p…
@Pinkluva
Vancouver, WA
03/10/2021
This plant loves sunlight! When I placed a grow light next to it all of a sudden a new leaf began to grow. I recently moved it to a larger pot so don’t expect it to bloom this year.
03/20/2021
There’s no plant more striking and beautiful to make a big statement if you only want to have a few plants to take care of but have a big impact on the vibe of your room.
@Plantsong
Las Vegas, NV
04/02/2021
So far so good. I mist it, I’m guessing it needs some humidity? It seems to love direct sunlight.
@Sabrinasher…
Marysville, MI
03/28/2021
Looots of sunlight! Loves the outdoors in the summer. (Northeast living)
How to care for Bird of Paradise
Water
How often to water your Bird of Paradise
every 9
Bird of Paradise needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Bird of Paradise in your home
a window
Bird of Paradise may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your city to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bird of Paradise in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Bird of Paradise
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bird of Paradise after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
