bird of paradise falling over

I'd go with something closer to a 10 gallon - or a really huge clay pot as the other poster suggested. Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) craves heat, growing best in temperatures over 50 F. Winter hardy in Zones 10 to 12, bird of paradise adapts readily to containers. For rock dust, dust around the base of the plant and let it sit overnight. Bird-of-paradise leaves are huge, measuring up to 18 inches long and 6 inches wide. There are 3 plants in the original pot I purchased them in-about a 4 gallon. An arranged marriage with an elaborate dance sequence then follows. Flowers become spotted and discolored. Hi everyone, I have a pretty tall potted indoor Bird of Paradise. Do not allow your Bird of Paradise to become overcrowded by weeds or other plants.

Native to South America, the Bird of Paradise derives its name from its flower that resembles the head of a colorful tropical bird or a tropical bird in flight. J. is the author of two children’s books. For those living in United States Department of Agricultural plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, the Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) plant can be an attractive addition to the landscape. The stalks are skinny and the leaves are very wide and open. In colder regions, many gardeners tuck it into a pot they can shift outdoors during the summer. Remove spent flowers as they appear.

A mixture of 5 drops garlic oil, 5 tablespoons of baking soda, 1/2 cup apple cider and 2 drops of natural biodegradable soap per quart of water may also be helpful, according to Andrew Lopez, author of "Natural Pest Control." So the key is keeping your Bird of Paradise healthy. The plant is falling over, some of the stalks are bent and the whole plant is drooping to the side. Anyway, i have some Giant bird of paradise trees and recently, over the past few days, one of the trees has been leaning over further and further. I don't think I'd go from 4 gallon to 20 overnight though. Put container plants outside in summer but bring them indoors when fall arrives.

Johnny appears in the nick of time, runs into a circle of fire, and rescues her as the natives kneel to the fire. Botrytis blight causes leaves and shoots to discolor, wilt, decay and drop, and buds to rot. The stalks and leaves are about 4.5-5 feet tall. Allow the soil to dry out completely before planting again in the same spot.Birds of Paradise can contract other fungal diseases including Botrytis blight and Armillaria root rot. Any advice? The stalks and leaves are about 4.5-5 feet tall.

A severely infected plant should be removed including as many of the roots as possible. Or I could stake them. Although it is hardy, if not taken care of properly, it can succumb to fungal disease. The stems may appear watersoaked and discolored and become soft and mushy at the base. Liquid seaweed may be applied at 1 capful per gallon of water. Especially if you divide them, go up in pot size by a relatively small amount at at time.New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be castA place to discuss tip on growing an indoor garden, including herbs and vegetables.Press J to jump to the feed. Always disinfect any pruning tools you use with bleach or alcohol. Although normally associated with trees, Armillaria root rot can target Birds of Paradise as well. The stalks are skinny and the leaves are very wide and open. In time, the plant diesD. Hi everyone, I have a pretty tall potted indoor Bird of Paradise. Leaves become undersized and discolored, eventually dropping off.

Make sure it gets plenty of sunshine, at least four hours of direct sunlight a day.