Soil Bird-of-paradise plants grow best in well-draining soil both indoors and out, as they are prone to root rot if overwatered. Before planting in a pot, make sure it's heavy enough to withstand ...

Pruning your bird of paradise isn't just about clearing away dead leaves and flowers, but you also may need to thin out the base of the plant. Because each leaf grows from the same location, your ...

When they are young and newly planted, it’s normal if bird of paradise plants produce leaves and no flowers for a season or two. (Getty Images) An opuntia (nopal) cactus with spines. (Bob Morris) ...