Giant Bird of Paradise
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- Growing Difficulty
- Beginner-friendly
- Lifespan
- Perennial (10+ years)
- Size
- 100-300cm
- Watering
- Watering, Liquid fertilizer
- Light & Placement
- A large plant reaching 1-3 m even in a pot, so allow plenty of space. The more sun it gets, the larger the leaves it produces.
- Notes
- Prefers bright light but tolerates shade
- Watering
- Water thoroughly once the soil dries
- Temperature & Overwintering
- Native to South Africa, so watch out for winter cold. Reduce watering in winter and keep it in a bright, warm spot indoors.
- Soil & Repotting
- Use a free-draining mix and repot when the pot becomes too small. It tends to flower more readily when slightly root-bound.
- Pests & Cautions
- Splitting of the large leaves is natural, not a disease. It is fairly drought tolerant and becomes robust once established.
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