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Bird of Paradise growing in a garden

How to grow bird of paradise

Strelitzia reginae

When to plant bird of paradise

Set bird of paradise out or move containers outdoors after the last spring frost, once nights stay above the mid-50s F. In zones colder than 10a grow it in a container and overwinter it indoors in a well-lit, sunny spot, kept drier in winter.

Bird of Paradise is timed by season rather than your frost dates, so the planting calendar does not generate ZIP-specific dates for it. Check the cited sources below to fine-tune for your area.

Growing conditions

Lifecycle
Perennial
Spacing
36 to 48 in apart
Sun
Full sun
Soil pH
5 to 8.5

Common problems

  • root rot from overwatering
  • leaf spot
  • slow to bloom

Sources

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