I own a garden center in Monroe, MI. I went to Miami, FL in late February and I brought them back in a 26 foot uhaul truck and then the one I still had left just bloomed in August! It is an orange bird of paradise, not a white. I keep it outdoors though from late April to end of October, then during the winter months I bring it back inside my heated barn with solar lights. I can't believe I got it to bloom again! I originally purchased the plant in a 25 gallon nursery pot and then about May I up potted it to a 35 gallon nursery pot, fertilized it and stuck it outside to thrive. I did water it on the daily though. Just thought I would give my two cents and experience :)
I get these really amazing red and orange flowers! I bring them outside in the summer and they even attract the humming birds - coming from North Carolina!
Hi! Thank you for sharing. This sounds amazing! 🌺 The plant in my video, when in the proper environment, blooms with white flowers. P.S. love hummingbirds. 💚
@@Mycityplants Thanks for the reply. I have never seen them with white flowers, that seems beautiful. I planted a few in my garden a few years a go and now we have more than 50 taking over. The only issue is we get tons of caterpillars and other bugs that devastate the leaves. I just tried to repot one inside to see if it grows back inside - so far its doing ok. Thanks for the video - very informational.
i like your style. im going to repot in the next few days. i watched a few videos and then there was yours. by far the best information. I'm not doing a self water system but going to review again just before replanting. thank you
Your techniques and wise plants-woman strategies are really informative and helpful. The humidity probe makes tons of sense.. feeling when the top 2” are dry in a new pot-bound Strelizia (like mine) ain’t gonna happen. (Indeed it’s a pretty tall order in most house plants). I’m getting one! My BOP Regina has 5 glorious flowers right now, and I plan to do everything in my power to maintain them. Thanks for your video. Your finished product in this vid looks absolutely superb. Very helpful.
So informative; thank you so much for this video. My BoP baby is looking a little sad and I contemplated tossing him, but now I see many ways to give him a boost. I will definitely be ordering that planter!
Hi Dee, Glad it was helpful! You may also give your Bird Of Paradise some vitamins. The plant food we use and sell here bit.ly/35qzXtf is chemicals free, gentle formula and can be used with each watering any time during a year. Green Luck and thank you for watching!
Great and informative video, Juliette! Everything is so clear and great editing. I’m so glad I found you! Keep up the good job! Can’t wait to watch your other videos. Thank you.
I liked her video very much. It was on point and stayed on topic. Not introducing her dog or cats or children. It was organized and gave great insights and product placement was well done. She should provide a class to all of the other plant content video producers on youtube. WELL DONE!
downtown Sacramento they are planted outside .. and maybe 20ft tall and had flowers. so beautiful that I immediately bought one. I think the key is outside and mature.
Strelitzia Are a beautiful plants. They are native to South Africa. I bought one for my home four months ago. I live in Canada, it’s really cold and dark at winter., With dry heat going. I keep mine under a bright light, near a humidifier . Water only when it’s dry. Keep the leaves clean. Mine is growing really well. There’s always new leaves.
I'm in Queensland Australia..I'm going g to my garden where I have quite a few of these so will put some in a lge pot like yours for inside....thanks so much...Denice
Great video, perfection! I was also glad to see I’m not crazy because recently someone was almost making fun of me for cleaning the leaves of my plants and I also cut dead leaves the same way and it’s not really something I was taught. Anyway loved the video.
I love all of your plants. They are absolutely beautiful. I also have the Bird of Paradise plant and it's about 3 ft tall and want to get the Self-watering planter. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Michelle, Thank you! I love BOP plants 💚 If you are in the US, you can purchase planters in our online shop: mycityplants.com/collections/planters Green Luck! 🌱
Hi, thanks for the great video. I just bought a good-sized Strelitzia and am thinking to repot it into a Lechuza pot. I have a question though about the first 12 weeks when we still have to water the plant normally through the soil. Don’t we need a drainage hole to allow excess water to go out? Or how does it work? Thank you.
Hi! Congratulations on your new Bird Of Paradise plant!!! Lechuza planter has drainage. Here is our video about how to water plants in Lechuza planter: bit.ly/3bWSmRs You should also get the soil moisture meter (tool used in the video) amzn.to/44TREhR for establishing a proper watering frequency. Bird Of Paradise plants should be watered when the meter reading is in the 4-5 zone (medium-bright light environment). Here is our helpful video about how to use this tool: bit.ly/3TI2sMb Green Cheers and Thank you for watching 🌱
Hi Nicole, Thank you for watching Any plant can be potted just in PON. The reason we do not use just PON for large plants in that the pot becomes too heavy to handle. Green Cheers! 🌱
i live in melbourne australia my bird of paradise n planted outside next to my pool it had flowers a few times they were whie with blue & black it was huge 🌺
Hi! Thank you for watching! The potting mix we use has perlite mixed in it. If your soil does not have any, yes you can add perlite amzn.to/3Tw6057 ! A humidifier is excellent for maintaining optimal humidity around your plants, especially when the heat is on. It also benefits your skin by preventing dryness :) Green Cheers!
I have seen it flower just in the beginning of September, a truly gorgeous site. Got a little too excited and overwatered it, the flower quickly dried out and the leaves were following. I couldn’t understand why the plant was drying out if I kept giving it enough water. Today decided to repot into Ikea’s self watering pot only to discover a horrible smell and severe root rot. I washed the old stinky soil off as much as I could, cut some roots, repotted it into a fresh mix of compost, soil, and perlite, watered (a little on top and more into the tube) with a mix of water and hydrogen peroxide as anti-fungal solution. And now I just hope it was not too late and that the instructions I followed were correct. I keep going outside to check it. The only two leaves I left on the plant seem to have gotten their perkiness back already. Hopefully, it’s only up from here.
Hi! Thank you for sharing your story. Unfortunately I do not have any experience on growing Bird of Paradise plants outdoors and can not offer you any advise. Plants are stronger than we think and I hope your plant will recover and thrive! *** Best to keep it in an area where it gets bright and indirect sunlight. Green Cheers! 🌱🌱🌱
Beautiful healthy plants you have. the love you give means everything to them.where can I find those big beautiful pots? Do you have a website or any other information on the pot? Thank you
Hi Idania, Thank you for watching! 🌱 Yes, we sell these pots and ship them nationwide. The planter I use in the video is Rondo 40: bit.ly/3sfrrri *** Here is the link where you can see all planters we sell: mycityplants.com/collections/planters
Hello, I enjoy watching your videos. And something happened that I noticed. Some of your plants are in plastic pots. Some of your plants are in terra cotta (soil) pots. What is the most suitable streletzia pot? I have 2 streletzias in my house, shaped like Nicolai and Regina. Its dimensions are approximately 60 - 70 centimeters. Which type of pot should I use?
Hi! Thank you for watching! Plants in nursery pots need to be repotted in a pot with drainage. Terracotta pots or Lechuza self-watering planters are good for Bird Of Paradise plants. The difference is the watering frequency. Plants in terracotta pots need to be watered more frequently. Lechuza planters have a built-in sub-irrigation system and drastically lower the watering frequency : amzn.to/3R1oXLR Here is the link to my complete guide about how to care for BOP: mycityplants.com/plant-care/bird-of-paradise-care/ Green Cheers!
Hello, thanks for video. I have a couple questions. I repotted a 6 foot bird of paradise into a Lechuza LS 50 Classico pot 2 weeks ago with 16 quart of "Good Dirt" Indoor Potting Mixture (plus the Pon that came with the Lechuza pot). Though Lechuza instructs putting in 2.4 us liq gallons for this pot, I put in half about 1.2 us liq gallons following your video. After watering with 1.2 us liq gallon, no water came through bottom of liner and the water level indicator did not rise at all. My moisture meter is still indicating 2 weeks later than it is between 6-8 moist level. I called Lechuza and they said even though you're not using the supply water shaft for the first 12 weeks, the water indicator should still rise up when watering on top of soil. Can you tell me if that's true in your experience? Also, should I put in 2.4 us liq gallons directly on soil rather than 1.2 us liq gallons? Thank you
Hi Ashley, 2.4 gallons is the water reservoir capacity. When watering through the soil for the first 3-4 months, you need approx. 1-1.5 gallons of water. Thank you for watching 🌱
Some water might run down to the reservoir and the water level indicator will rise. If you have a lot of water in the reservoir after watering, you might have been pouring water too fast or using too much water per watering, or watering your plant too often.
Hi! Well... It depends on how big is your plant now. 10" pot Bird of Paradise plant grows to be pretty big in 2-4 years. Needs repotting in a larger pot once every 2 years. Green Cheers!
Question is bird of paradise outdoor plant or only in door ??? Also I took it outside under some shade and Teo leaf blended ?? What do I do cut them out ???thanks glad I found u
Hi! Thank you for watching 🌱 Yes, Bird of Paradise plants can be indoors and outdoors. Watering frequency will change when you take the plant outdoors, especially when it is very warm/hot. Test the soil more more often to make sure you do not miss the watering time. Did you mean - the leaf bended? If so, you can remove this leaf. May your plant enjoy its time outdoors, and grow happy and healthy!
Question: I have a bird of paradise that needs repotting but its the end of August and I am located on Long Island. Would it still be okay to do so this late in the season? my windows face the west and get strong sunlight from 1-5. The plant is looking healthy and strong. Love your page and have shared it with all my friends who are curious about how I grew so many healthy plants.
Thank you for all this great tips. Mine is inside, no direct sun , but next to a big window, so there is light. Here is winter and I have heaters, wich means NO HUMIDITY. My leaves are turning brown, could IT be overwatering? I do it once a week, around 1 lt , my pot is 75cm tall. Thank you very much
Hi Michelle, Thank you for watching! Brown crispy leaves usually are the sign of dehydration. Brown soft or/and yellow leaves are usually the sign of over watering. 1. Bird of paradise should be watered when the meter reading is in the 4-5 zone. 2. If the soil gets so dry (down to zone 1) in a week, you might not giving your plant enough water per watering, or/and the plant is root bound; or you are not using the meter properly, or it’s sensors are damaged. Do not keep the meter in the soil. Use it only to test the soil once every 7-10 days. After watering ( in 10 min or so) you can test the soil again to make sure the water has reached the lower roots. The meter reading should go up to zone 9-10. Being in the spot without direct sun exposure, average watering frequency should be once every 2 weeks. Make sure the pot has DRAINAGE and it is the right size for your plant. The pot should be 3” or so larger than the original container. Green Luck! 🌱
I have a Bird of paradise my I decided to plant mine out doors and I have see the white flower it so beautiful I would like to make more plants out of this plant and I have not been seceded,what could you recommend
Thank you for sharing. Yes, flowers are amazing!!! I just wish they could bloom indoors 😃 Unfortunately, I am not a good source when it comes to propagation. I am sure you can find some experts in this field by googling “How To Propagate Bird Of Paradise” Green Luck!!! 🌱
Hi Shea, You may prune your Bird Of Paradise plant to bring it down to the desired height. Here is our video about how to do it: bit.ly/30JifQZ You can find more helpful videos about these plants in our Bird of Paradise Playlist: bit.ly/3h6j1OQ Thank you for watching 🌱
Hi DeAndria, Thank you for watching! It is best to explore your local garden center or plant shops. I do not think there is a company that will ship such a large plant in a box... If you local spots do not have BOP, you may also buy this plant (smaller) online and watch it grow:) With the proper care and bright light, these beauties grow pretty fast. Here is the link to the company I believe will have a nice plant for you and they ship nationwide : bloomscape.com/product/bird-of-paradise/ Green Luck and Happy Holidays! 🌱
How do you trim leaves that are in the middle of the plant for birds paradise? Do you have to also cut all the leaves to the left or right of them until you get to the middle stem that’s dead? I hope that makes sense lol hard to explain with no pic
Hi Christina, You don't have to cut healthy leaves around the dead one to remove it. Grab the stem of the dead leaf and follow it down to where it attaches to the main stem. Then cut it at that point with a sharp knife or scissors. *** Make sure to clean your tools with alcohol before cutting, and cover the cut with the soil after. Green Luck, and thank you for watching! 🌱
Hi! I love your video!!! I have to make it too, but I don’t have the same pot. My pot have a holl on the bottom. In your opinion, should I put some brick chips or clay balls (sorry I really don’t know what is the english name for « billes d’argile ») in the bottom of the pot, for drain, just before adding the soil? Thanks for everything!!!
Hi Nana, Thank you watching 🌱 You can add brick chips only for preventing the soil to run out of the drainage hole. Otherwise, no extra drainage layer is needed.
This video was great and I'm so glad I found this channel! Was hoping for some advice. I have a similar BOP. It's in a 14" grower pot currently. I believe it is rootbound/the soil to root ratio is off... often when I water, the water runs through very quickly. I have been advised that moving up to a 16" would maybe be the right move as the soil would help the plant thrive more (currently some signs of drooping and leaves curling). My issue is I'm having a tough time finding a pot that will work. I do like the Lechuza self watering pots quite a bit. Which one do you think would be best for moving up to a 16"? I was looking at the Color 43 or the LS 50... I find while both of these options have a wider diameter that could work, neither is quite as high as the current grower pot the BOP is in (current planter height 14"). Anyway, any advice you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hi! Classico 43 or LS 50 are good fit for this plant. We sell these in our shop and ship nationwide: mycityplants.com/collections/lechuza-floor-planters/lechuza-classico-planters You need to loosen up lower roots before potting to make sure the plant is seating deep enough in the new pot. This will not harm the plant :) Green Luck! 🌱
Nice video. The planters though... I'd rather water more than spend a couple hundred on a planter. It's pretty easy once you learn your plant's needs. And since you have to water from the top for 3 months anyway, that's plenty of time to learn
Hi Heatherlynn, Thank you for watching! Whatever works for you is great! I prefer spending less time watering and have more time to do other things I love and enjoy + to feel confident to travel for extended periods. Knowing that my plants have enough water supply and will do well during my absence, or when I get too busy with work, gives me peace of mind :) BTW, even during the first 3 months while watering through the soil, the watering frequency is much less in comparison to any standard pot with drainage. Thanks to Pon that helps to retain moisture. Wishing you lots of green luck! Have a safe and joyful holiday season.
Love your vdo very good describes, easy and enjoyable watching. What happen after 3-4 months. Are you going to change the way to give the plant water? I’m very curious. I just have my first bird paradise and really worry about it, as I never look after big plant before? 🙏🌿💚☘️🍀
Hi! This is for plants that are potted in self-watering planters that we use for our plants and show in our videos: - After 3-4 months when roots are well settled in the new pot, the plant will not be watered through the soil anymore. We will switch to the self watering method and pour water directly to the water reservoir. - Please watch our video about how to water plants in Lechuza self-watering planter m.ruclips.net/video/Sgeq8ZXAQLg/видео.html Have a green day! 🌱
I enjoyed your Bird of Paradise video but felt insecure about the in home Bird due to your comments about no great luck with the flowering...I NEED HELP ON THE GARDEN PLANTED BIRD! My Bird flowered in the garden but this year nothing. I am in Petaluma CA Sonoma and I moved it from Corona CA with no flowering until the 3rd year in the garden but this year no flowers What should I do? The plant is over shadowed by my Rasberries which have grown out of control and giving shade to the plant so I was going to replant in a spot in all sun is that a good idea???? Vanessa
Hi Vanessa, Plants that grow in the garden do flower. Plants we grow in NYC in apartments - don't :) I do not have any experience growing BOP plants in the garden and will not be able to provide valuable advice. One thing I know, these need a lot of bright light to flower, and if Raspberries are blocking the light you may prune these back or move your BOP to a better spot. Green Luck & Thank you for watching! 🌱
Hey Juliette, I've got a question about the bird of paradise, reginae in particular. Do babies/suckers develop by itself? If not, is it possible to cut off a leaf including a part of the rhizome to propagate the plant? My reginae is currently 1.5 years old, healthy and has been growing fast.
Hi and thank you for watching! 🌱 You may propagate your Bird Of Paradise plant by dividing it. Here is my video about how to: bit.ly/3xMylKm Helpful Article here: bit.ly/3dMlPAz Green Cheers!
Hi Roisin, Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with Leca. I think this article will answer your questions: www.easygrohydro.com/transplanting-bird-of-paradise-in-leca.html#:~:text=QUESTION%3A%20Is%20it%20easy%20to,on%20new%20roots%20to%20perform. Thank you for watching 🌱
Hi everyone and especially you dear beautiful commentator (just found you and not sure what your name is 😊) I have a HUGE BOP plant in my backyard in Nor. Cal. that I’m hoping to thin out and distribute in my yard as well as give a try at having a house plant - I’ll have a pergola that I can move them (2) to if heater being used a lot but it’s also our lil vacation house so maybe with those nifty self-watering planters they do marvelous 🤷🏻♀️ I feel fairly confident after eating your videos on BOP I’ve SUBSCRIBED 🎉
Hi Betsy, My name is Juliette 😀 Thank you for watching and subscribing! Self-watering planters will definitely help to take care of your plants while you are away. Best of luck with dividing your Bird of Paradise plants. May your plants grow happy and healthy! 🌱
@@Mycityplants hi Juliette! I desperately need to know how to trouble shoot why my huge outdoor BOP looks so crappy!! The ‘feathery hat’ on their tops have brown spots and overall look mangey - so ugly! :(
I have placed this plant on top of the Pon. If the pot is too deep for your plant and you need to elevate it, you can add the soil on top of the Pon before placing a plant in.🌱
The birds of paradise tree I have is tilting, so I assume I need to repot it. It's currently in a 15" nursery pot. Please let me know if there is a specific pot you suggest
Hi New Yorker, Tilting may be the result of uneven light exposure. To understand what your plant needs, we need to take a look at it and then recommend the right approach :) If you wish to chat with us, we offer personal video consultations. You may book it on this page mycityplants.com/pages/having-problems-with-a-plant Green Cheers! 🌱
@@Mycityplants thank you. After watching your videos took the knife to it to split it as there were two off shoots almost horizontal. Might have cut it bad way. Best wishes
Hi Juliettte, thanks for the video! Very interesting. Our plant (Strelizia Nicolai) has a bent stalks. It's a baby stem/stalk... what to do to recover the babystem? Or do we need to cut it off? Thanks in advance!!
Hi Anne-Marie, You can support it if it is not strong enough to hold its head up :) Watch my video about how to support the BOP stalks: bit.ly/3inszEo Ensure the soil levels are up; rotate the plant frequently. If you have the plant for over 1 year, fertilize it. Here is the best plant food that you can use any time of the year (no chemicals, very gentle formula) bit.ly/35qzXtf 1 tablespoon per gallon of water. Green Luck! 🌱
Hie i have my birds of paradise in my house for abt 25 years and every years she gave 4 or 5 flowers it is very beautifull i really enjoy the nice and beautifull color
I just got this plant like a small version in an 8 inch nersery pot frok homedepot, it’s in bright sunlight and it’s being watered and misted, but for some reason all the leaves are turning brown at the edges and splitting more then they should,
Hi! Splitting is normal for these plants. Even when Bird of Paradise plants are in their native (warm and humid) environment, leaves still split. Also, AC and heat lower the humidity and this can lead to more splitting. Daily misting helps a bit:) Humidifier is a good option, especially during times when the heat is in use. It’s good for our skin too :) Brown leaves, tips usually is the sign of watering or root issue. Take the plant out of the nursery pot and check the roots. If you see any soft, brown roots cut them out. Re-pot your plant in a pot with drainage. Choose a pot 1-3 inches larger than the original container. Pot the plant in the potting mix that offers a good porosity. The potting mix we use is the best! You can purchase it in our inline store. We ship it anywhere in the US bit.ly/2SumKuf Allow the soil to dry between waterings. Rotate your plant frequently. Green Luck!! 🌱
Hi, thanks for sharing the info! I have two questions： 1) my Bird of Paradise is currently living in a 30cm diameter nursery pot, is Lechuza Classico 43 a suitable planter for me to transfer my plant to? 2) did you put Lechuza Pon in the pot before placing the plant into it and adding new soil？
Hi! Classico 43 is a good fit for your BOP. The amount of Pon that goes at the bottom before adding the soil is included with the planter as the Pon is the essential element of the sub-irrigation system. Green Luck, and Thank you for watching 🌱
I have a BOP, as big as yours so im very lucky...however what i did notice before anything was the plant in the white frame on the wall!!...im guessing its a pothos or something...but could you tell me more about the frame please?🤔💚
Hi Paul, These are self-watering frames and they are made in Europe. Pricey but hight quality and well designed. Plants I have in the frames are Pothos, Hoyas, Ferns and Arrowheads. All are growing well and happy! We sell frames here and ship nationwide (if you are in US:) mycityplants.com/collections/wall-planters/products/live-frame-without-plants Here is another option - Lechuza Green Wall kit - you can create your own layout/design with these: mycityplants.com/collections/wall-planters/products/lechuza-green-wall-home-kit-glossy-white Watch my video about how Lechuza Green Wall kit works: ruclips.net/video/xGaMcWnNOVQ/видео.html Thank you for watching! 🌱
Just found your channel. Very well done and very detailed and informative. I love your accent. Keepnup the good work. Are these self watering planters good for most plants....say like for a Monstera plant?
Welcome aboard! LOL - glad you enjoy my video. Yes, planters are great for all plants! Monstera will be very happy living in one of these. You can see our planters collection in our online shop bit.ly/3fp2qUW. We ship anywhere in the US.
Hello! Thank you for the video! I have a VERY root bound bird of paradise plant that had 'babies' just last summer, but I didn't have a chance to separate them at that time... there were originally 2 plants and now there are 6-8 total; the others are already 3-4 feet tall. I have had it in an 18" pot since I purchased it in 2016/17. the roots are completely filling the pot - there is little growing medium - can I separate this without killing them? I know you recommend taking off only 20% of the roots. Please help! Thanks in advance!! PS I can send you photos if you like!!! Thanks!
Hi Jaclyn, Yes, you can separate your Bird of Paradise plant. Do not worry too much about damaging some roots when dividing the plant. My video about how to divide Bird Of Paradise plants will show how to do it: bit.ly/3xMylKm Green Luck &Thank you for watching 🌱 P.S. Full playlist about BOP here: bit.ly/3h6j1OQ
Hi! Thank you for watching! Potting mix we use and love getgooddirt.com/product-category/dirt/ ** You will find all the info via the above link Green Cheers!
For an orange birds of paradise plant that is outdoors, is a cactus mix good for it? Also mine is in a 11 inch/ 5 gallon container and its bursting i want to separate its 4 stalks into 2 containers one is 14 inches and the other is a 7 gallon pot, any suggestions? Or should i just not separate it?
Hi! Thank you for watching 🌱 BOP plants like well drained soil but not a cacti mix. You may definitely divide your plant. A 14" pot is too big for a single stem. If you have a 14" pot, you may repot your plant as a whole without dividing it. Green Luck!
Hello Juliette, the leaves of my strelitzia nicolai plant have completely turned inside and died. Should I cut the leaves at the tips or at the root? Can you help? Thank you.
Came here for help....my plant of 10 years ...has completely droop over due to my son giving the plant cold water...shock .also I believe the plant needs to be repotted.. I repotted..tried to tie the droop stalks up right .but too heavy....I am hoping for a recovery by just letting it be at this point ...any suggestions.
Hi Brandie, I would take the Bird of Paradise plant out of its pot and check the roots. Prune any damaged roots and repot the plant. If most of the roots are healthy, the plant will recover and grow. You may add support to drooping stems to keep them straight so the water can reach the top of leaves. Here is how to add support bit.ly/3inszEo *** For large/heavy stems use this stakes amzn.to/2UOqZoT Feed your plant from now till September. Here is the best plant food I use and recommend mycityplants.com/products/all-purpose-fertilizer (1 teaspoon per 1 gallon of water) Hope your plant will recover. Thank you for watching 🌱
Hi! If you are in the US, we sell these in our online shop and ship nationwide. Here is the link: mycityplants.com/collections/lechuza-floor-planters Thank you for watching! 🌱
Strelitzias won’t flower until they’ve reached about half their maximum adult size. So a S. reginae needs to be at least 1 meter in height (measured without the pot height obviously). The species S. nicolai and S. alba can grow up to 10 meter in height in their natural habitat, developing a stem, growing a bit like a tree but without branches. They won’t flower until the’ve reached a height of several meters. They can only grow that large indoors when you put them in huge containers (like 1 meter height and diameter) in places with ceilings of at least 5 meter. An example of an indoors flowering nicolai can be seen in the Hortus botanicus Amsterdam where it lives in a huge greenhouse for palms. Putting them in smaller containers helps to reduce their height for keeping them in normal living rooms but they will never flower.
Lechuza planters we sell at mycityplants.com/collections/planters can be used outdoors as well. Another company I like for outdoor pots is www.crescentgarden.com Green Luck, and thank you for watching! 🌱
Hi!!! Spring is the best time as plants get into an active growth phase but, in my experience when it comes to indoor plants, any time is fine. We do it all year around :) Green cheers 🌱
I wanted to tell you my secret to getting the plant to bloom. I used hydrogen Peroxide 1 to 10 % to prevent root rot and liquid dirt as my plant food. I keep the leaves clean using peppermint castile soap mixed with Tee Tree castile soap in 2 quarts of water. I get blooms every year.
Hi! Thank you for watching! 🌱 I recommend not to refill the reservoir as soon as the red stick is back down to the Min mark and provide some time for the soil to dry. How dry the soil should be depends on the plant type you have, Plants lie succulents, prefer the soil to be dry all the way through; plants like Bird of paradise, prefer to get watered when the soil is dry half-2/3 way through. Watch our video about how to water in Lechuza planters here: bit.ly/3bWSmRs Get the soil moisture meter bit.ly/2yuXVpc (the tool used in the video) to help you to establish a proper watering frequency. Green Cheers !
Most of the roots of a bird of paradise plant are very thick mine had a thick root coming out of one of the drainage holes and it’s the exact same size as the hole
I replanted my bird of paradise in a self watering pot, but I knew nothing about a water indicator for the reservoir. Can I put a water indicator in the pot without repotting the plant ?
Hi!, The water level indicator (plastic tube) is a part of the sub-irrigation system. It shows you when the reservoir is full or empty. In order for the plant to use the reservoir, it needs to be potted into the planter. Browse through our Lechuza playlist to learn more: ruclips.net/p/PLxxTfYP_hEvCu8hyRjL9lP2gf50_HpUwI Thank you for watching 🌱
Hi! Thank you for watching! 🌱 If you are in NY or NJ, you can purchase this beauty in our online shop mycityplants.com/collections/plants-in-nursery-pots/products/bird-of-paradise-plant-in-14-nursery-pot Otherwise, I would suggest checking your local plat shops or garden centers. Green Luck!
Hi Mari, Not sure what is going on with your plant but I would advise to keep an eye on watering. Those brown spots can be the fists signs of fungus, root rot. Allow the top soil to dry. Make sure the plant is not overwatered and the pot has drainage! Green Luck & thank you for watching 🌱
Hello Judy, We sell these planters in our online shop. Rondo XL is out of stock at the moment but should be back soon. Planter color options are white and charcoal. Size 16”D x 30”H Visit our shop in a week or two; hoping to have these available by then. Meanwhile, browse through our self-watering planters collection here: mycityplants.com/collections/planters Have a Green Day!
Can you please make a video on how to split a bird of paradise into 2? I have one with 4 stalks, 1 of which completely died, and i'd like to split them into 2 seperate plants to remove the dead roots but i'm scared to damage it. Thank you!
Hi! There are 2 options for how it can be done. HOW TO DIVIDE BOP: - More aggressive approach - cutting. Watch this video: ruclips.net/video/10GdO3EzAl0/видео.html With this option, the roots will go into a deeper shock BUT will adjust and recover. ***You will have to keep an eye on the plant and water it more often at the beginning to help the roots to grow. - Less aggressive approach- separating. Wait for the soil to dry 3/4 way down. Take the plant out of the pot. Untangle and separate roots. *** IT IS OK to cut some roots to help to take the root system apart. Tool I use to prune/cut roots: amzn.to/371D9OL Here is the POTTING MIX I would recommend using for re-potting: bit.ly/2SumKuf This potting mix is full of nutrients, and extra plant food is not needed after re-potting - for at least 1 year. *** If you are using a different potting mix, this is the PLANT FOOD I would use to help the plant to recover after rep-potting and grow strong and healthy: bit.ly/35qzXtf Hope this helps. GREEN LUCK! 🌱
Hi Audree, - You need to use long Q-tips amzn.to/40UPuMN to remove all visible bugs and avoid getting pricked. - Then spray it with Neem Oil amzn.to/3AAQ4ox Repeat once a week. - Switch to using just Neem Oil as soon as the infestation is under control. Spray Lightly once every 10-14 days until the issue is solved and no new signs of pests are present. *** I would also recommend using Neem Oil for all your plants as a preventative measure during Spring-Summer or when you have a sick plant at home. Spray lightly once every 2-3 weeks. Green Cheers and Thank you for watching! 🌱🌱🌱
Hi! We do not ship plants but if you are in NY or NJ, plants can be hand delivered to you. For local plant delivery visit our online shop mycityplants.com/ ***Large BOP plants are out of stock for the moment. At the product page we have an option to sign up for the email notification to get the alert as soon as plants are back in stock. Thank you for watching! 🌱
Are you serious your plants have never flowered? I've got a 12 foot high cluster in my backyard and they have flowered every year since ive had the house. Thats 11 years.
Hi Jon, Thank you for watching! I am so glad (a bit jealous :) ) you are enjoying those beautiful blooms every year! Your plants are living outdoors in your backyard. Our plants live indoors. I have never seen Strelitzia nicolai flower inside New York City apartments....
HI! Thank you for watching! Unfortunately, I am not an expert on propagation. I am sure you can find a video tutorial about how to propagate Bird Of Paradise plants here on RUclips :)). Green Luck!
Hi! This pots are the best! You may browse through our playlist bit.ly/3FBJIp4 where you will find a few videos about these smart planters. Thank you for watching 🌱
🟢 Bird of Paradise plant care (ultimate guide) - mycityplants.com/plant-care/bird-of-paradise-care
I own a garden center in Monroe, MI. I went to Miami, FL in late February and I brought them back in a 26 foot uhaul truck and then the one I still had left just bloomed in August! It is an orange bird of paradise, not a white. I keep it outdoors though from late April to end of October, then during the winter months I bring it back inside my heated barn with solar lights. I can't believe I got it to bloom again! I originally purchased the plant in a 25 gallon nursery pot and then about May I up potted it to a 35 gallon nursery pot, fertilized it and stuck it outside to thrive. I did water it on the daily though. Just thought I would give my two cents and experience :)
This is great! Thank you for sharing 🌱
This was soooo satisfying & informative! The cutting was my fav part. Thanks for sharing!! What an amazing watering potting system 👌🏽👌🏽
Hi! Thank you for watching! Glad the video is informative.
Green Cheers!
Thank you for sharing just bought my first Bird of Paradise on today and I really needed to see how to repot her.🌿🌱
Congrats!! Green luck 🌱 and thank you for watching!
my mom's is outdoors in Southern Louisiana and it put out 7 flowers one year!!
Oh wow! Thank you for sharing! 🌱
Theyre beautiful!!! Love those plants
I get these really amazing red and orange flowers! I bring them outside in the summer and they even attract the humming birds - coming from North Carolina!
Hi!
Thank you for sharing. This sounds amazing! 🌺
The plant in my video, when in the proper environment, blooms with white flowers.
P.S. love hummingbirds. 💚
@@Mycityplants Thanks for the reply. I have never seen them with white flowers, that seems beautiful. I planted a few in my garden a few years a go and now we have more than 50 taking over. The only issue is we get tons of caterpillars and other bugs that devastate the leaves. I just tried to repot one inside to see if it grows back inside - so far its doing ok. Thanks for the video - very informational.
Wishing you lots of green luck! 🌱
i like your style. im going to repot in the next few days. i watched a few videos and then there was yours. by far the best information. I'm not doing a self water system but going to review again just before replanting. thank you
Green Luck!
Make sure the new planter has DRAINAGE!!!!
Thank you for watching 🌱💚
Your techniques and wise plants-woman strategies are really informative and helpful. The humidity probe makes tons of sense.. feeling when the top 2” are dry in a new pot-bound Strelizia (like mine) ain’t gonna happen. (Indeed it’s a pretty tall order in most house plants). I’m getting one! My BOP Regina has 5 glorious flowers right now, and I plan to do everything in my power to maintain them. Thanks for your video. Your finished product in this vid looks absolutely superb. Very helpful.
Hi Philip,
Thank you for watching!
I am sure the flowers are stunning!
Keep up the good work! 🌱🌸
So informative; thank you so much for this video. My BoP baby is looking a little sad and I contemplated tossing him, but now I see many ways to give him a boost. I will definitely be ordering that planter!
Hi Dee,
Glad it was helpful!
You may also give your Bird Of Paradise some vitamins.
The plant food we use and sell here bit.ly/35qzXtf is chemicals free, gentle formula and can be used with each watering any time during a year.
Green Luck and thank you for watching!
Great and informative video, Juliette! Everything is so clear and great editing. I’m so glad I found you! Keep up the good job! Can’t wait to watch your other videos. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!! 🌱💚
I liked her video very much. It was on point and stayed on topic. Not introducing her dog or cats or children. It was organized and gave great insights and product placement was well done. She should provide a class to all of the other plant content video producers on youtube. WELL DONE!
Hi! Thank you so much for watching and for your feedback. Means a lot!!!!
Happy to know you are enjoying my videos and find them helpful! 🌱
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for getting it done
Thank you for watching! 🌱
downtown Sacramento they are planted outside .. and maybe 20ft tall and had flowers. so beautiful that I immediately bought one. I think the key is outside and mature.
Hi Vicki,
Thank you for sharing! 🌱
so amaze with Giant pot specifications
Hi Sekar,
Thank you for watching! 🌱
Strelitzia Are a beautiful plants. They are native to South Africa. I bought one for my home four months ago. I live in Canada, it’s really cold and dark at winter., With dry heat going. I keep mine under a bright light, near a humidifier . Water only when it’s dry. Keep the leaves clean. Mine is growing really well. There’s always new leaves.
Hi Jassmina,
Woohoo! Well done!
Thank you for sharing. 🌱
@@Mycityplants
You’re welcome
@Jassmina Vellucci jasmine, I'm in Canada as well. Just got mine today. How deep is your pot?
I'm in Queensland Australia..I'm going g to my garden where I have quite a few of these so will put some in a lge pot like yours for inside....thanks so much...Denice
Hi Denice,
Sounds great!
Green Luck, and Thank you for watching 🌱
Great video, perfection! I was also glad to see I’m not crazy because recently someone was almost making fun of me for cleaning the leaves of my plants and I also cut dead leaves the same way and it’s not really something I was taught. Anyway loved the video.
You are doing great! 👍 Thank you for watching 🌱
I love all of your plants. They are absolutely beautiful. I also have the Bird of Paradise plant and it's about 3 ft tall and want to get the Self-watering planter. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Michelle,
Thank you! I love BOP plants 💚
If you are in the US, you can purchase planters in our online shop: mycityplants.com/collections/planters
Green Luck! 🌱
Hi, thanks for the great video. I just bought a good-sized Strelitzia and am thinking to repot it into a Lechuza pot. I have a question though about the first 12 weeks when we still have to water the plant normally through the soil. Don’t we need a drainage hole to allow excess water to go out? Or how does it work? Thank you.
Hi!
Congratulations on your new Bird Of Paradise plant!!!
Lechuza planter has drainage. Here is our video about how to water plants in Lechuza planter:
bit.ly/3bWSmRs
You should also get the soil moisture meter (tool used in the video) amzn.to/44TREhR for establishing a proper watering frequency. Bird Of Paradise plants should be watered when the meter reading is in the 4-5 zone (medium-bright light environment).
Here is our helpful video about how to use this tool: bit.ly/3TI2sMb
Green Cheers and Thank you for watching 🌱
Very informative! However I wonder why you didn’t use Lechuza pons…Any special tips on when to use which soil or alternatives?
Hi Nicole,
Thank you for watching
Any plant can be potted just in PON.
The reason we do not use just PON for large plants in that the pot becomes too heavy to handle.
Green Cheers! 🌱
i love the plants, i love this video
Thank you for watching! Green Cheers 🌱
i live in melbourne australia my bird of paradise n planted outside next to my pool it had flowers a few times they were whie with blue & black it was huge 🌺
So jealous 😃🌱 Thank you for sharing
Do you use pearlite mix in the soil….?? Also, I’ve heard of using a small humidifier to keep moisture around plants?
Hi! Thank you for watching!
The potting mix we use has perlite mixed in it. If your soil does not have any, yes you can add perlite amzn.to/3Tw6057 !
A humidifier is excellent for maintaining optimal humidity around your plants, especially when the heat is on.
It also benefits your skin by preventing dryness :)
Green Cheers!
I have seen it flower just in the beginning of September, a truly gorgeous site. Got a little too excited and overwatered it, the flower quickly dried out and the leaves were following. I couldn’t understand why the plant was drying out if I kept giving it enough water. Today decided to repot into Ikea’s self watering pot only to discover a horrible smell and severe root rot. I washed the old stinky soil off as much as I could, cut some roots, repotted it into a fresh mix of compost, soil, and perlite, watered (a little on top and more into the tube) with a mix of water and hydrogen peroxide as anti-fungal solution. And now I just hope it was not too late and that the instructions I followed were correct. I keep going outside to check it. The only two leaves I left on the plant seem to have gotten their perkiness back already. Hopefully, it’s only up from here.
Hi!
Thank you for sharing your story.
Unfortunately I do not have any experience on growing Bird of Paradise plants outdoors and can not offer you any advise.
Plants are stronger than we think and I hope your plant will recover and thrive!
*** Best to keep it in an area where it gets bright and indirect sunlight.
Green Cheers! 🌱🌱🌱
Beautiful healthy plants you have. the love you give means everything to them.where can I find those big beautiful pots? Do you have a website or any other information on the pot? Thank you
Hi Idania,
Thank you for watching! 🌱
Yes, we sell these pots and ship them nationwide.
The planter I use in the video is Rondo 40: bit.ly/3sfrrri
*** Here is the link where you can see all planters we sell: mycityplants.com/collections/planters
Hello, I enjoy watching your videos. And something happened that I noticed. Some of your plants are in plastic pots. Some of your plants are in terra cotta (soil) pots. What is the most suitable streletzia pot? I have 2 streletzias in my house, shaped like Nicolai and Regina. Its dimensions are approximately 60 - 70 centimeters. Which type of pot should I use?
Hi! Thank you for watching!
Plants in nursery pots need to be repotted in a pot with drainage.
Terracotta pots or Lechuza self-watering planters are good for Bird Of Paradise plants.
The difference is the watering frequency. Plants in terracotta pots need to be watered more frequently. Lechuza planters have a built-in sub-irrigation system and drastically lower the watering frequency : amzn.to/3R1oXLR
Here is the link to my complete guide about how to care for BOP:
mycityplants.com/plant-care/bird-of-paradise-care/
Green Cheers!
Hello, thanks for video. I have a couple questions. I repotted a 6 foot bird of paradise into a Lechuza LS 50 Classico pot 2 weeks ago with 16 quart of "Good Dirt" Indoor Potting Mixture (plus the Pon that came with the Lechuza pot). Though Lechuza instructs putting in 2.4 us liq gallons for this pot, I put in half about 1.2 us liq gallons following your video. After watering with 1.2 us liq gallon, no water came through bottom of liner and the water level indicator did not rise at all. My moisture meter is still indicating 2 weeks later than it is between 6-8 moist level. I called Lechuza and they said even though you're not using the supply water shaft for the first 12 weeks, the water indicator should still rise up when watering on top of soil. Can you tell me if that's true in your experience? Also, should I put in 2.4 us liq gallons directly on soil rather than 1.2 us liq gallons? Thank you
Hi Ashley,
2.4 gallons is the water reservoir capacity. When watering through the soil for the first 3-4 months, you need approx. 1-1.5 gallons of water.
Thank you for watching 🌱
@@Mycityplants Thank you for the reply! Does water indicator rise at all when you water through soil only for the first 3-4 months?
Some water might run down to the reservoir and the water level indicator will rise.
If you have a lot of water in the reservoir after watering, you might have been pouring water too fast or using too much water per watering, or watering your plant too often.
That's one of the most beautiful bop i've seen. How long will it take mine to get that big 😭
Hi!
Well... It depends on how big is your plant now.
10" pot Bird of Paradise plant grows to be pretty big in 2-4 years.
Needs repotting in a larger pot once every 2 years.
Green Cheers!
Question is bird of paradise outdoor plant or only in door ??? Also I took it outside under some shade and Teo leaf blended ?? What do I do cut them out ???thanks glad I found u
Hi! Thank you for watching 🌱
Yes, Bird of Paradise plants can be indoors and outdoors.
Watering frequency will change when you take the plant outdoors, especially when it is very warm/hot.
Test the soil more more often to make sure you do not miss the watering time.
Did you mean - the leaf bended? If so, you can remove this leaf.
May your plant enjoy its time outdoors, and grow happy and healthy!
Question: I have a bird of paradise that needs repotting but its the end of August and I am located on Long Island. Would it still be okay to do so this late in the season? my windows face the west and get strong sunlight from 1-5. The plant is looking healthy and strong. Love your page and have shared it with all my friends who are curious about how I grew so many healthy plants.
Hi,
Yes! Ok to repot!
Thank you for watching and for sharing!!! 🌱
I have some in my front yard in Brisbane, Australia. Love the flowers and want to propegate some before I move since it's so overgrown
Hi Amby,
Thank you for sharing and lots of green luck to you! 🌱
Thank you for all this great tips. Mine is inside, no direct sun , but next to a big window, so there is light. Here is winter and I have heaters, wich means NO HUMIDITY. My leaves are turning brown, could IT be overwatering? I do it once a week, around 1 lt , my pot is 75cm tall. Thank you very much
Hi Michelle,
Thank you for watching!
Brown crispy leaves usually are the sign of dehydration.
Brown soft or/and yellow leaves are usually the sign of over watering.
1. Bird of paradise should be watered when the meter reading is in the 4-5 zone.
2. If the soil gets so dry (down to zone 1) in a week, you might not giving your plant enough water per watering, or/and the plant is root bound; or you are not using the meter properly, or it’s sensors are damaged.
Do not keep the meter in the soil. Use it only to test the soil once every 7-10 days.
After watering ( in 10 min or so) you can test the soil again to make sure the water has reached the lower roots. The meter reading should go up to zone 9-10.
Being in the spot without direct sun exposure, average watering frequency should be once every 2 weeks.
Make sure the pot has DRAINAGE and it is the right size for your plant. The pot should be 3” or so larger than the original container.
Green Luck! 🌱
I have a Bird of paradise my I decided to plant mine out doors and I have see the white flower it so beautiful I would like to make more plants out of this plant and I have not been seceded,what could you recommend
Thank you for sharing. Yes, flowers are amazing!!! I just wish they could bloom indoors 😃
Unfortunately, I am not a good source when it comes to propagation.
I am sure you can find some experts in this field by googling “How To Propagate Bird Of Paradise”
Green Luck!!! 🌱
Love your videos!!!! My bird of paradise has surpassed my ceiling height, and is putting out another frond,I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions?
Hi Shea,
You may prune your Bird Of Paradise plant to bring it down to the desired height.
Here is our video about how to do it: bit.ly/30JifQZ
You can find more helpful videos about these plants in our Bird of Paradise Playlist: bit.ly/3h6j1OQ
Thank you for watching 🌱
Where can you purchase a Giant BOP? I have a regular one but i love the way this one looks😍
Hi DeAndria,
Thank you for watching!
It is best to explore your local garden center or plant shops.
I do not think there is a company that will ship such a large plant in a box...
If you local spots do not have BOP, you may also buy this plant (smaller) online and watch it grow:) With the proper care and bright light, these beauties grow pretty fast.
Here is the link to the company I believe will have a nice plant for you and they ship nationwide :
bloomscape.com/product/bird-of-paradise/
Green Luck and Happy Holidays! 🌱
How do you trim leaves that are in the middle of the plant for birds paradise? Do you have to also cut all the leaves to the left or right of them until you get to the middle stem that’s dead? I hope that makes sense lol hard to explain with no pic
Hi Christina,
You don't have to cut healthy leaves around the dead one to remove it.
Grab the stem of the dead leaf and follow it down to where it attaches to the main stem. Then cut it at that point with a sharp knife or scissors.
*** Make sure to clean your tools with alcohol before cutting, and cover the cut with the soil after. Green Luck, and thank you for watching! 🌱
Hi! I love your video!!!
I have to make it too, but I don’t have the same pot.
My pot have a holl on the bottom.
In your opinion, should I put some brick chips or clay balls (sorry I really don’t know what is the english name for « billes d’argile ») in the bottom of the pot, for drain, just before adding the soil?
Thanks for everything!!!
Hi Nana,
Thank you watching 🌱
You can add brick chips only for preventing the soil to run out of the drainage hole.
Otherwise, no extra drainage layer is needed.
This video was great and I'm so glad I found this channel! Was hoping for some advice. I have a similar BOP. It's in a 14" grower pot currently. I believe it is rootbound/the soil to root ratio is off... often when I water, the water runs through very quickly. I have been advised that moving up to a 16" would maybe be the right move as the soil would help the plant thrive more (currently some signs of drooping and leaves curling).
My issue is I'm having a tough time finding a pot that will work. I do like the Lechuza self watering pots quite a bit. Which one do you think would be best for moving up to a 16"? I was looking at the Color 43 or the LS 50... I find while both of these options have a wider diameter that could work, neither is quite as high as the current grower pot the BOP is in (current planter height 14").
Anyway, any advice you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hi! Classico 43 or LS 50 are good fit for this plant.
We sell these in our shop and ship nationwide: mycityplants.com/collections/lechuza-floor-planters/lechuza-classico-planters
You need to loosen up lower roots before potting to make sure the plant is seating deep enough in the new pot. This will not harm the plant :)
Green Luck! 🌱
Nice video. The planters though... I'd rather water more than spend a couple hundred on a planter. It's pretty easy once you learn your plant's needs. And since you have to water from the top for 3 months anyway, that's plenty of time to learn
Hi Heatherlynn,
Thank you for watching!
Whatever works for you is great!
I prefer spending less time watering and have more time to do other things I love and enjoy + to feel confident to travel for extended periods. Knowing that my plants have enough water supply and will do well during my absence, or when I get too busy with work, gives me peace of mind :)
BTW, even during the first 3 months while watering through the soil, the watering frequency is much less in comparison to any standard pot with drainage. Thanks to Pon that helps to retain moisture.
Wishing you lots of green luck!
Have a safe and joyful holiday season.
Love your vdo very good describes, easy and enjoyable watching. What happen after 3-4 months. Are you going to change the way to give the plant water? I’m very curious. I just have my first bird paradise and really worry about it, as I never look after big plant before? 🙏🌿💚☘️🍀
Hi!
This is for plants that are potted in self-watering planters that we use for our plants and show in our videos:
- After 3-4 months when roots are well settled in the new pot, the plant will not be watered through the soil anymore. We will switch to the self watering method and pour water directly to the water reservoir.
- Please watch our video about how to water plants in Lechuza self-watering planter m.ruclips.net/video/Sgeq8ZXAQLg/видео.html
Have a green day! 🌱
That was Awesome Thank you
Your Beautiful!!
Thank you for watching 🌱
I enjoyed your Bird of Paradise video but felt insecure about the in home Bird due to your comments about no great luck with the flowering...I NEED HELP ON THE GARDEN PLANTED BIRD! My Bird flowered in the garden but this year nothing. I am in Petaluma CA Sonoma and I moved it from Corona
CA with no flowering until the 3rd year in the garden but this year no flowers What should I do? The plant is over shadowed by my Rasberries which have grown out of control and giving shade to the plant so I was going to replant in a spot in all sun is that a good idea???? Vanessa
Hi Vanessa,
Plants that grow in the garden do flower. Plants we grow in NYC in apartments - don't :)
I do not have any experience growing BOP plants in the garden and will not be able to provide valuable advice.
One thing I know, these need a lot of bright light to flower, and if Raspberries are blocking the light you may prune these back or move your BOP to a better spot.
Green Luck & Thank you for watching! 🌱
What size planter is your African Mask plant in the left corner planted in?
Hi Warren,
This plant is in 8.7"D x 7.9"H planter.
Thank you for watching 🌱
Nossa fiquei encantada com sua linda planta, abraço querida!
Obrigado ! 🌱
Hey Juliette, I've got a question about the bird of paradise, reginae in particular.
Do babies/suckers develop by itself?
If not, is it possible to cut off a leaf including a part of the rhizome to propagate the plant?
My reginae is currently 1.5 years old, healthy and has been growing fast.
Hi and thank you for watching! 🌱
You may propagate your Bird Of Paradise plant by dividing it.
Here is my video about how to: bit.ly/3xMylKm
Helpful Article here: bit.ly/3dMlPAz
Green Cheers!
Hey! Love this video, can Leca balls be used instead of soil for the repotting if indoor? Thanks!
Hi Roisin,
Unfortunately, I do not have any experience with Leca.
I think this article will answer your questions: www.easygrohydro.com/transplanting-bird-of-paradise-in-leca.html#:~:text=QUESTION%3A%20Is%20it%20easy%20to,on%20new%20roots%20to%20perform.
Thank you for watching 🌱
Thank you for sharing, that was such an informative video. Loved it! ❤️🌱Have subscribed.👍
Thank you! 🌱
Hi everyone and especially you dear beautiful commentator (just found you and not sure what your name is 😊)
I have a HUGE BOP plant in my backyard in Nor. Cal. that I’m hoping to thin out and distribute in my yard as well as give a try at having a house plant - I’ll have a pergola that I can move them (2) to if heater being used a lot but it’s also our lil vacation house so maybe with those nifty self-watering planters they do marvelous 🤷🏻♀️
I feel fairly confident after eating your videos on BOP
I’ve SUBSCRIBED 🎉
Hi Betsy,
My name is Juliette 😀
Thank you for watching and subscribing!
Self-watering planters will definitely help to take care of your plants while you are away.
Best of luck with dividing your Bird of Paradise plants.
May your plants grow happy and healthy! 🌱
@@Mycityplants hi Juliette! I desperately need to know how to trouble shoot why my huge outdoor BOP looks so crappy!! The ‘feathery hat’ on their tops have brown spots and overall look mangey - so ugly! :(
Did you put soil on top of the rocks before adding the plant or just leave the rocks?
I have placed this plant on top of the Pon. If the pot is too deep for your plant and you need to elevate it, you can add the soil on top of the Pon before placing a plant in.🌱
The birds of paradise tree I have is tilting, so I assume I need to repot it. It's currently in a 15" nursery pot. Please let me know if there is a specific pot you suggest
Hi New Yorker,
Tilting may be the result of uneven light exposure.
To understand what your plant needs, we need to take a look at it and then recommend the right approach :)
If you wish to chat with us, we offer personal video consultations.
You may book it on this page mycityplants.com/pages/having-problems-with-a-plant
Green Cheers! 🌱
I have orange flower one about 18-19 years old. It has flowered a few times 🤗
This is great! The flowers of Strelitzia reginae is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing 🌱🌸
@@Mycityplants thank you. After watching your videos took the knife to it to split it as there were two off shoots almost horizontal. Might have cut it bad way.
Best wishes
I hope your divided plants will recover and grow healthy strong roots! 🤞🌱
In Santa Monica, Los Angeles it blommed outside my kitchen window all the time...
Awesome! Thank you for sharing 🌱
Hi Juliettte, thanks for the video! Very interesting. Our plant (Strelizia Nicolai) has a bent stalks. It's a baby stem/stalk... what to do to recover the babystem? Or do we need to cut it off? Thanks in advance!!
Hi Anne-Marie,
You can support it if it is not strong enough to hold its head up :)
Watch my video about how to support the BOP stalks: bit.ly/3inszEo
Ensure the soil levels are up; rotate the plant frequently.
If you have the plant for over 1 year, fertilize it.
Here is the best plant food that you can use any time of the year (no chemicals, very gentle formula)
bit.ly/35qzXtf
1 tablespoon per gallon of water.
Green Luck! 🌱
I am curious to know if your Bird of Paradise plant (Strelitzia Nicolai) has ever flowered indoors? Please share your story in the comments.
Hie i have my birds of paradise in my house for abt 25 years and every years she gave 4 or 5 flowers it is very beautifull i really enjoy the nice and beautifull color
And i love all your videos thank you so much for sharing nice moment
Woohoo! Thank you for sharing! Any special tips you can share?
@@Mycityplants u water my plant all the time with my wasted water used to clean the rice
Interesting ..
Awesome 👍
Thank you for watching, Sarah 🌱
I just got this plant like a small version in an 8 inch nersery pot frok homedepot, it’s in bright sunlight and it’s being watered and misted, but for some reason all the leaves are turning brown at the edges and splitting more then they should,
Hi!
Splitting is normal for these plants. Even when Bird of Paradise plants are in their native (warm and humid) environment, leaves still split.
Also, AC and heat lower the humidity and this can lead to more splitting. Daily misting helps a bit:) Humidifier is a good option, especially during times when the heat is in use. It’s good for our skin too :)
Brown leaves, tips usually is the sign of watering or root issue.
Take the plant out of the nursery pot and check the roots. If you see any soft, brown roots cut them out.
Re-pot your plant in a pot with drainage. Choose a pot 1-3 inches larger than the original container.
Pot the plant in the potting mix that offers a good porosity.
The potting mix we use is the best! You can purchase it in our inline store. We ship it anywhere in the US bit.ly/2SumKuf
Allow the soil to dry between waterings.
Rotate your plant frequently.
Green Luck!! 🌱
Hi, thanks for sharing the info! I have two questions：
1) my Bird of Paradise is currently living in a 30cm diameter nursery pot, is Lechuza Classico 43 a suitable planter for me to transfer my plant to?
2) did you put Lechuza Pon in the pot before placing the plant into it and adding new soil？
Hi!
Classico 43 is a good fit for your BOP.
The amount of Pon that goes at the bottom before adding the soil is included with the planter as the Pon is the essential element of the sub-irrigation system.
Green Luck, and Thank you for watching 🌱
I have a BOP, as big as yours so im very lucky...however what i did notice before anything was the plant in the white frame on the wall!!...im guessing its a pothos or something...but could you tell me more about the frame please?🤔💚
Hi Paul,
These are self-watering frames and they are made in Europe. Pricey but hight quality and well designed.
Plants I have in the frames are Pothos, Hoyas, Ferns and Arrowheads. All are growing well and happy!
We sell frames here and ship nationwide (if you are in US:) mycityplants.com/collections/wall-planters/products/live-frame-without-plants
Here is another option - Lechuza Green Wall kit - you can create your own layout/design with these: mycityplants.com/collections/wall-planters/products/lechuza-green-wall-home-kit-glossy-white
Watch my video about how Lechuza Green Wall kit works: ruclips.net/video/xGaMcWnNOVQ/видео.html
Thank you for watching! 🌱
Great video! Just found your channel and love it!
Welcome and thank you for watching! 🌱
Just found your channel. Very well done and very detailed and informative. I love your accent. Keepnup the good work. Are these self watering planters good for most plants....say like for a Monstera plant?
Welcome aboard! LOL - glad you enjoy my video.
Yes, planters are great for all plants! Monstera will be very happy living in one of these.
You can see our planters collection in our online shop bit.ly/3fp2qUW.
We ship anywhere in the US.
Hello! Thank you for the video! I have a VERY root bound bird of paradise plant that had 'babies' just last summer, but I didn't have a chance to separate them at that time... there were originally 2 plants and now there are 6-8 total; the others are already 3-4 feet tall. I have had it in an 18" pot since I purchased it in 2016/17. the roots are completely filling the pot - there is little growing medium - can I separate this without killing them? I know you recommend taking off only 20% of the roots. Please help! Thanks in advance!! PS I can send you photos if you like!!! Thanks!
Hi Jaclyn,
Yes, you can separate your Bird of Paradise plant.
Do not worry too much about damaging some roots when dividing the plant.
My video about how to divide Bird Of Paradise plants will show how to do it: bit.ly/3xMylKm
Green Luck &Thank you for watching 🌱
P.S. Full playlist about BOP here: bit.ly/3h6j1OQ
Thank you so much! I really needed it now 🙏 Happy New Year 😊 2021 Jan 1st
Hi Fathima,
Thank you for watching and HAPPY NEW YEAR to you as well!
Excellent video Juliette!! Curious, how tall is that planter?
Hi Eduardo,
The planter is 15.8"D x 29.5"H. More details here: bit.ly/3sfrrri
Thank you for watching! 🌱
@@Mycityplants thank you!!
You are welcome 🌱
What soil do you recommend using on BOP?
Hi!
Thank you for watching!
Potting mix we use and love getgooddirt.com/product-category/dirt/
** You will find all the info via the above link
Green Cheers!
For an orange birds of paradise plant that is outdoors, is a cactus mix good for it? Also mine is in a 11 inch/ 5 gallon container and its bursting i want to separate its 4 stalks into 2 containers one is 14 inches and the other is a 7 gallon pot, any suggestions? Or should i just not separate it?
Hi!
Thank you for watching 🌱
BOP plants like well drained soil but not a cacti mix.
You may definitely divide your plant. A 14" pot is too big for a single stem.
If you have a 14" pot, you may repot your plant as a whole without dividing it.
Green Luck!
Hello Juliette, the leaves of my strelitzia nicolai plant have completely turned inside and died. Should I cut the leaves at the tips or at the root? Can you help? Thank you.
@My City Plants
Hi!
Yes, remove the leaves. Here is the video how/where to cut: bit.ly/30JifQZ
Green Luck! Thank you for watching 🌱
@@Mycityplants Thank you☘💚
Came here for help....my plant of 10 years ...has completely droop over due to my son giving the plant cold water...shock .also I believe the plant needs to be repotted.. I repotted..tried to tie the droop stalks up right .but too heavy....I am hoping for a recovery by just letting it be at this point ...any suggestions.
Hi Brandie,
I would take the Bird of Paradise plant out of its pot and check the roots.
Prune any damaged roots and repot the plant.
If most of the roots are healthy, the plant will recover and grow.
You may add support to drooping stems to keep them straight so the water can reach the top of leaves.
Here is how to add support bit.ly/3inszEo
*** For large/heavy stems use this stakes amzn.to/2UOqZoT
Feed your plant from now till September. Here is the best plant food I use and recommend mycityplants.com/products/all-purpose-fertilizer
(1 teaspoon per 1 gallon of water)
Hope your plant will recover.
Thank you for watching 🌱
@@Mycityplants thanks so much for the advice.
nice video.
Thank you for watching 🌱
Can you please suggest where to buy this type of planter. I really need a giant pot for my bop
Hi! If you are in the US, we sell these in our online shop and ship nationwide.
Here is the link: mycityplants.com/collections/lechuza-floor-planters
Thank you for watching! 🌱
@@Mycityplants Thank you for your response. I am from India
Great video!
Thank you for watching!
Nice video. What's the name of the plant on top of the silver cage stand?
Thank you for watching!
This is the Arrowhead. One of my favorite plants!! 🌱👍
Strelitzias won’t flower until they’ve reached about half their maximum adult size. So a S. reginae needs to be at least 1 meter in height (measured without the pot height obviously). The species S. nicolai and S. alba can grow up to 10 meter in height in their natural habitat, developing a stem, growing a bit like a tree but without branches. They won’t flower until the’ve reached a height of several meters. They can only grow that large indoors when you put them in huge containers (like 1 meter height and diameter) in places with ceilings of at least 5 meter. An example of an indoors flowering nicolai can be seen in the Hortus botanicus Amsterdam where it lives in a huge greenhouse for palms. Putting them in smaller containers helps to reduce their height for keeping them in normal living rooms but they will never flower.
Thank you. Very informative 🌱
I need advice on this for a regular planter pot outside in the Northern Florida area. I think I’m in the 9a Zone.
Lechuza planters we sell at mycityplants.com/collections/planters can be used outdoors as well. Another company I like for outdoor pots is www.crescentgarden.com
Green Luck, and thank you for watching! 🌱
Enjoyed watching you
Thank you! 🌱
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Which months is best to repot the plant?
Hi!!!
Spring is the best time as plants get into an active growth phase but, in my experience when it comes to indoor plants, any time is fine.
We do it all year around :)
Green cheers 🌱
I wanted to tell you my secret to getting the plant to bloom. I used hydrogen Peroxide 1 to 10 % to prevent root rot and liquid dirt as my plant food. I keep the leaves clean using peppermint castile soap mixed with Tee Tree castile soap in 2 quarts of water. I get blooms every year.
Hi Karen,
Thank you for sharing 🌱
Green Cheers!
Why am I watering the reservoir almost every 3 days? An I test the soil it’s wet … do I still continue to water the reservoir??
Hi! Thank you for watching! 🌱
I recommend not to refill the reservoir as soon as the red stick is back down to the Min mark and provide some time for the soil to dry.
How dry the soil should be depends on the plant type you have, Plants lie succulents, prefer the soil to be dry all the way through; plants like Bird of paradise, prefer to get watered when the soil is dry half-2/3 way through.
Watch our video about how to water in Lechuza planters here: bit.ly/3bWSmRs
Get the soil moisture meter bit.ly/2yuXVpc (the tool used in the video) to help you to establish a proper watering frequency.
Green Cheers !
Most of the roots of a bird of paradise plant are very thick mine had a thick root coming out of one of the drainage holes and it’s the exact same size as the hole
Hi James,
Thank you for watching! 🌱 I guess it is time to re-pot your BOP:)
I replanted my bird of paradise in a self watering pot, but I knew nothing about a water indicator for the reservoir. Can I put a water indicator in the pot without repotting the plant ?
Hi!,
The water level indicator (plastic tube) is a part of the sub-irrigation system. It shows you when the reservoir is full or empty.
In order for the plant to use the reservoir, it needs to be potted into the planter.
Browse through our Lechuza playlist to learn more: ruclips.net/p/PLxxTfYP_hEvCu8hyRjL9lP2gf50_HpUwI
Thank you for watching 🌱
Is the substrate at the bottom of the pot necessary for self watering plant containers? Just worried coz I didn’t put any in mine :/ oh no
Hi! Yes, very important! Helps to keep even moisture levels + allows the roots to breath🌱
To clarify - important for the Lechuza planter! The Pon comes with each Lechuza pot.
If you have a pot by another brand, you might not need it.
@@Mycityplants thank you!!
Thank you for watching 🌱
Juliette, you are stunning
Thank you for watching 🌱
What steps do you have for bird of paradise in parts out in the backyard?
Hi! Thank you for watching 🌱
I work with indoor plants only and not the right person to advise on how to grow plants outdoors.
Where can we buy such a mature Bird of Paradise as the one you just repotted?
Hi! Thank you for watching! 🌱
If you are in NY or NJ, you can purchase this beauty in our online shop mycityplants.com/collections/plants-in-nursery-pots/products/bird-of-paradise-plant-in-14-nursery-pot
Otherwise, I would suggest checking your local plat shops or garden centers.
Green Luck!
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What should I do when I see the leaves getting tiny brown spots?
Hi Mari,
Not sure what is going on with your plant but I would advise to keep an eye on watering. Those brown spots can be the fists signs of fungus, root rot.
Allow the top soil to dry. Make sure the plant is not overwatered and the pot has drainage!
Green Luck & thank you for watching 🌱
@@Mycityplants
Thanks for replying.
It blooms in my garden
Hi! Thank you for sharing.
So happy it is! I guess your Bird of paradise is leaving in a warn climate zone :)
Green Cheers!
Where did you buy that and how much?
Hello Judy,
We sell these planters in our online shop.
Rondo XL is out of stock at the moment but should be back soon.
Planter color options are white and charcoal. Size 16”D x 30”H
Visit our shop in a week or two; hoping to have these available by then.
Meanwhile, browse through our self-watering planters collection here: mycityplants.com/collections/planters
Have a Green Day!
Can you please make a video on how to split a bird of paradise into 2? I have one with 4 stalks, 1 of which completely died, and i'd like to split them into 2 seperate plants to remove the dead roots but i'm scared to damage it. Thank you!
Hi!
There are 2 options for how it can be done.
HOW TO DIVIDE BOP:
- More aggressive approach - cutting.
Watch this video: ruclips.net/video/10GdO3EzAl0/видео.html
With this option, the roots will go into a deeper shock BUT will adjust and recover.
***You will have to keep an eye on the plant and water it more often at the beginning to help the roots to grow.
- Less aggressive approach- separating.
Wait for the soil to dry 3/4 way down.
Take the plant out of the pot.
Untangle and separate roots.
*** IT IS OK to cut some roots to help to take the root system apart.
Tool I use to prune/cut roots: amzn.to/371D9OL
Here is the POTTING MIX I would recommend using for re-potting: bit.ly/2SumKuf
This potting mix is full of nutrients, and extra plant food is not needed after re-potting - for at least 1 year.
*** If you are using a different potting mix, this is the PLANT FOOD I would use to help the plant to recover after rep-potting and grow strong and healthy: bit.ly/35qzXtf
Hope this helps. GREEN LUCK! 🌱
@@Mycityplants This is very helpful, thank you!!
You are welcome! 🌱
Planters are all sold out is it how can I order?
Hi!
You may find many options at Lechuza online shop (sold worldwide)
Here is the link: www.lechuza.us/home/
Green Cheers! 🌱
love you!!! you're so good
Thank you for watching 🌱
How do you clean a Cactus so they don't get mealy bugs?
Hi Audree,
- You need to use long Q-tips amzn.to/40UPuMN to remove all visible bugs and avoid getting pricked.
- Then spray it with Neem Oil amzn.to/3AAQ4ox
Repeat once a week.
- Switch to using just Neem Oil as soon as the infestation is under control.
Spray Lightly once every 10-14 days until the issue is solved and no new signs of pests are present.
*** I would also recommend using Neem Oil for all your plants as a preventative measure during Spring-Summer or when you have a sick plant at home.
Spray lightly once every 2-3 weeks.
Green Cheers and Thank you for watching! 🌱🌱🌱
How can I order? I would like to order 2
Of the plants.
Hi! We do not ship plants but if you are in NY or NJ, plants can be hand delivered to you.
For local plant delivery visit our online shop mycityplants.com/
***Large BOP plants are out of stock for the moment. At the product page we have an option to sign up for the email notification to get the alert as soon as plants are back in stock.
Thank you for watching! 🌱
Are you serious your plants have never flowered? I've got a 12 foot high cluster in my backyard and they have flowered every year since ive had the house. Thats 11 years.
Hi Jon,
Thank you for watching!
I am so glad (a bit jealous :) ) you are enjoying those beautiful blooms every year! Your plants are living outdoors in your backyard.
Our plants live indoors. I have never seen Strelitzia nicolai flower inside New York City apartments....
Mine don't want to multiplicated what to do please
HI! Thank you for watching!
Unfortunately, I am not an expert on propagation. I am sure you can find a video tutorial about how to propagate Bird Of Paradise plants here on RUclips :)).
Green Luck!
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Never seen a plant pot with assembly required.
Hi! This pots are the best!
You may browse through our playlist bit.ly/3FBJIp4 where you will find a few videos about these smart planters.
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actually, the new pot is smaller than the old one.
😀 It seems that it is, but in reality, the new pot is bigger.
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More than gardener she sounds corporate. I never knew you have to so formal to repot a plant.. haha 😂
LOL. I guess being the boss has its side effect.
Thank you for watching 🌱
You look like a doctor going to visit a patient when you put your gloves on. A plant doctor!
Hi Scott,
I often call myself a green doctor 😀 Thank you for watching! 🌱