Bird of Paradise Plants

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Types of Bird of Paradise Plants Bird of paradise plants are not a large group of plants by any means. In fact, there are really only two kinds of Bird of Paradise sold today. They are White Bird of Paradise and Orange Bird of Paradise. Note: There is a yellow bird of paradise and we are currently evaluating it. Should this plant prove itself to have merit we will begin offering it in the spring of 2020. Orange Bird of Paradise No other plant creates a more tropical feel like an orange bird of paradise plant, Truly one of nature's works of art. It produces superb flowers that are shaped like a tropical bird in flight. Some say they resemble a long-necked bird's head peeking out from the dark gray-green foliage. Strelitzia reginae is its botanical Latin name. When grown exclusively Indoors as a houseplant, the orange bird of paradise will rarely bloom. But when moved outdoors during the warm summer months it produces brilliant, long-lasting flowers. The Orange bird of paradise plant can grow up to 4 feet tall. White Bird of Paradise The White Bird of Paradise or strelitzia Nicolai is one of the most commonly used plants by interior design professionals. this is largely due to its dramatic, arching dark green leaves, The White Bird of Paradise does require a good deal of sunlight to flower, so don't expect to see large clusters of flowers indoors. Although it typically does not bloom indoors, that's not to say it won't if given the optimal amount of sun in a sunroom or atrium in a commercial building for example. White Birds are mainly used for their foliage. Caring for Bird of Paradise Plants Soil Bird of Paradise are tolerant of a range of potting soil types. Birds of paradise will produce their best growth in fertile, well-drained potting soil. In our trials, we have found them to be happiest in Ocean Forest Potting Soil . We believe this is due to the high amount of organic matter in the soil. It is a well-drained soil with a larger particle size which Birds of Pa