How to judge whether the bird of paradise should be watered? How many days is the normal watering time?

Bird of Paradise is a plant that has high requirements for water. When watering, the water needs to be poured along the edge of the flowerpot to completely soak the soil. If it is tap water, it needs to be dried for 1-2 days before use.

Bird of Paradise Watering Time

Generally, you can judge whether the bird of paradise needs watering based on its leaves. If the leaves are green and upright, then there is no need to water it. If the leaves are wilted and drooping, then the plant needs to be watered.

Spring and autumn are the peak growth seasons for bird of paradise, and watering is necessary. At this time, you can water it every 4-5 days. In the hot summer weather, you need to water it every day, but do not allow water to accumulate in the soil.

How to water bird of paradise

1. Planting and watering

For newly planted bird of paradise, it needs to be watered thoroughly once to allow it to take root, and then watered every day in the first week. It is best to keep the soil slightly moist.

2. Watering during the growing season

During the growth period, the bird of paradise needs to increase the amount of water it receives, which means it needs to be watered every day. When the weather is dry, it needs to be watered about 1 to 2 times a day, and water should be sprayed around the plant more often.

3. Watering during dormancy

The bird of paradise enters a dormant period after September. At this time, it needs to control water properly and water it in moderation, not too much. It is best to water it once every 4-5 days.