Also known as giant bird-of-paradise plants, these larger types look more like trees and can reach up to 30 feet tall when grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 9B through 11, according to the ...

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 ...

The most popular type of bird of paradise plant available, Strelitzia reginae has large, paddle-like foliage and orange flowers. Its blue-green leaves can reach about 5 to 6 feet tall and wide.

A. Unless you know how to prepare this plant, all portions should be considered poisonous. As mentioned in the Plant Doctor column of Aug.19, cultivated selections can be prepared and consumed.

They don’t have the instant “wow factor” the White Bird of Paradise has. The leaves are smaller, and it takes years for the plants to start blooming.

Unlike the more common bird-of-paradise, which grows only about six feet tall, white bird towers up to 30 feet and features large paddle-like leaves strongly reminiscent of banana foliage.

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A dramatic plant instantly brings life and interest to a room. The fiddle-leaf fig is a popular choice, but you can also find lower maintenance options like this bird of paradise. (Courtesy PS.SWOON) ...

Answer. Regretfully there is not much else you can do to make the plants more attractive. Do these tall growing bird of paradise a favor and prune off entire severely affected foliage.

Very few plants command attention in your home and garden like the unusual and captivating bird-of-paradise plant. Nicknamed for their crane-like flowers, these subtropical perennials, belonging ...

Neimann says that bird-of-paradise plants make for a wonderful houseplants for beginners as they are "easy to care for and forgiving." It will take a little bit of prep work, though, to ensure you ...