Bird of paradise requires plenty of light, at least 4 hours of direct light per day. When the sun is strong, shade measures should be taken to protect the plants. But at the same time, pruning is also very important for birds of paradise. So how does a bird of paradise trim excess leaves? How to trim excess leaves from a bird of paradise? When the leaves of the bird of paradise wither, if the petiole part is still bright green, you can cut off the leaves first and keep the petiole. Wait until the petioles gradually wither before pruning. When pruning, avoid cutting directly to the base, as new leaves grow from the base. When pruning, just cut to the petiole part. How to grow bird of paradise more vigorously? 1. Soil selection Choose a fertile and breathable soil that can accommodate the bird of paradise's strong root system. Use a larger pot to ensure the roots have plenty of room to grow. 2. Repotting and fertilizing Bird of Paradise does not need to be repotted frequently, about once every 5 years. In winter, bury base fertilizer around the root system to supplement nutrients. When repotting, you can mix nutrient soil, coconut coir and perlite in a ratio of 5:3:2, and lay a layer of large-particle substrate on the bottom. 3. Temperature control Maintain a suitable temperature during the day and keep out the cold at night to ensure a stable growth environment for the bird of paradise. 4. Water and fertilizer management Although the leaves of the bird of paradise are large and have a certain water storage capacity, you need to ensure that the soil is completely moist when watering to avoid soil compaction. Use nitrogen-containing water-soluble fertilizers during the growing season to promote plant growth. Before flowering, use water-soluble fertilizers containing phosphorus to promote flower bud differentiation and flower opening. In short, caring for the bird of paradise requires regular pruning to remove overgrown leaves and maintain balanced growth of the plant. Appropriately thin out overcrowded areas to ensure air circulation.
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