Orange Bird of Paradise are native to South Africa. It is used to long periods of drought and can grow in small crevices in the wild.
Updated on Mar 06, 2024Bird of Paradise are possibly the most popular plant for gardeners looking for giant lush leaves, but did you know there are different types of Bird of Paradise? The White Bird of Paradise are available at almost every garden center, but their smaller cousin, the Orange Bird of Paradise is a better choice for northern gardeners and will reward you with unbelievable blooms!Orange Bird of Paradise are rarely sold outside of the tropics.
Bird of Paradise can survive chilly weather, but will not survive a hard freeze. My Bird of Paradise goes outside during mild spells in the winter. It is outside full-time from April into early November.The secret to blooms is time. These plants need to establish a large root system to support blooms. From a “3-gallon” nursery pot, expect this plant to take 2 to 5 years to mature enough to bloom. Usually a clump needs to hold onto about 30 leaves to start blooming.
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