How to grow bird of paradise flowers

1. Breeding environment

1. Water: Bird of Paradise is not suitable for growing in an environment that is too humid or too dry. Be sure to pay attention to the amount of water when watering. Except for winter, the soil should be kept slightly moist in all seasons, and the amount of watering should be reduced in winter.

2. Light: It is suitable for growing in places with good light, so the breeding environment must have bright light. If it is grown indoors, it should be moved out of the house more often to see the sun.

3. Fertilization: Apply enough base fertilizer when you first start planting, apply some compound fertilizer in spring, and apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer in summer and autumn.

2. Breeding Methods

The propagation of bird of paradise flower generally uses the cutting method, which is recommended to be carried out in spring or autumn. Cut off the thick branches and maintain the length at 5-15cm. Note that there should be at least 3 leaf nodes on the branch, the lower end should be cut obliquely, the upper end should be cut flatly, and the cut should be kept flat. After processing, the branches are inserted into the soil and the process is complete.

3. Common pests and diseases

Aphids are common pests that harm plant growth. Once discovered, they must be controlled as soon as possible. It is best to separate them from other plants first to avoid infection. Then you need to use drugs for prevention and control, you can use omethoate or dichlorvos for spraying.