How to grow Birds Of Paradise

How to grow birds of paradise in a garden

Choose a sunny to partly shaded spot with well drained soil. Enrich the soil with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser.
Dig the planting hole twice as wide and to the same depth as the root-ball. Remove the plant from the container, gently tease the roots and cut away any circled or tangled roots.
Position in hole and backfill with soil, gently firming down. Water in well after planting to settle the soil around the roots and keep the soil moist for several weeks while the new plant establishes
Mulch with an organic mulch, such as bark chips, sugar cane or pea straw ensuring to keep it away from the leaf bases.
Feed with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser every 8 weeks from spring until mid autumn.

Choose a pot at least 400mm wide (or larger, depending on the size of your plant). Position in well-lit spot.
Fill with quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter.
Remove the plant from the container, gently tease the roots and cut away any circled or tangled roots.
Position in pot and backfill with potting mix, gently firming down. Water in well afterwards.
Water when the potting mix feels dry. Gently dig around in the top few centimetres of potting mix with your finger. If potting mix sticks to your finger and feels moist, watering can be delayed. If it feels dry and dusty, it’s time to re-water.
Feed the plant fortnightly during spring and summer with Yates Thrive Houseplant Liquid Plant Food. This fertiliser promotes strong root development and healthy foliage growth. No feeding is required during the winter months.

Not enough sunlight or moisture may hinder the development of the flowers.
Dust the leaves regularly with a soft cloth. Dust can clog up the pores of the leaves and make it difficult for the leaves to function.
The Bird of Paradise is poisonous if eaten by animals such as dogs, cats & horses.
May take 4-5 years before it’s first flower, but it’s definitely worth persevering!
There are 3 main species:
Strelitzia reginae
Strelitzia nicolai
Strelitzia juncea