I have two BOP planted in my backyard and I don't have an option to move it. The one that is exposed to the sun is healthy and straight. The other one which is partially shaded is shorter and bending. Thank you very much and now I know why my BOP is leaning. I will do this method to help the other one grow straight.
Hi Alana, Thank you for watching. Yes, stalks can straighten up in time. In a month or so, remove the raffia and see if a supported branch is straight and sturdy. If yes, you can remove the bamboo stick. I recommend checking areas where raffia is holding the stem and bamboo stick together once a month to ensure it is not too tight (stems get thicker as they grow). You can move it or loosen it up if necessary. Don't forget to rotate your plants, keep the soil levels up, and make sure the pot is deep enough for your plant. Green Luck!
Hi! I've watched 2 of your BOP videos so far and found them extremely helpful. I just bought and potted one today and had some questions: 1. Can I add support stakes to adjust the positions of 4 foot BOP leaves? Or are they too tall to do so? 2. When potting, how compressed do you recommend the potting mix in the planter to be? Should I mildy press down with each layer of soil or is it better to leave more air pockets? Thank You!
Hi! Thank you for watching! Yes, you can add support to your Bird of paradise. Here is the link for 4 foot bamboo sticks amzn.to/3Ltatl3 You may use pruners amzn.to/46edXQt to cut them to a desired height. Green Luck! 🌱
Hi Julian, The plant is potted in Cubico 30 mycityplants.com/collections/lechuza-floor-planters/products/lechuza-cubico-self-watering-planter-white The sub-irrigation system is built-in, and the water level indicator of the water reservoir is part of the system. Thank you for watching 🌱
Hi Laurens, Thank you for watching 🌱 Each stem is a separate plant. But since they have been grown together in one pot, now it is one plant with multiple stems:)
Hello & Thank you for watching! The Bird Of paradise plants need to be repotted on average once every 2-3 years. If you have noticed that the watering frequency went up and/or there is no space between the roots and the pot wall, and/or the roots are poking out at the bottom of the pot through the drainage hole - it is time to repot your plant. Green Cheers!
I love your videos im hooked cant stop learning from you...wish u were closer so I can buy plants from you;)what size of lechuza pot is in on and the one behind you too.. you what size is it.. and do u ship to seattle
Hi Quennlly, So nice of you!!! Thank you! Bird Of Paradise is in Cubico 30 planter. Many planters behind me....not sure which one you are interested on 😀 We do ship planters Nationwide. Here is the link to our planters page: mycityplants.com/collections/planters TIP: to repot a plant, choose planter that is 3-5 inches larger than the original pot. Green Cheers! 🌱
@@Mycityplants Thank you for sharing this helpful information. Are there different sizes of water level indicators? What size to use for this large type of pot?
Hi Felice, Yes, you can grow these plants indoors. Learn all about Bird of Paradise here: bit.ly/3h6j1OQ My secret to beautiful plants here: bit.ly/3AzATtu Thank you for watching! 🌱
Hi Lorena, If you have not rotated your plant for a while and it is leaning toward the window (light source), then it is leaning because of the light. If the soil level is low in the pot, then this can be why the plant is leaning. If the plant is not potted correctly and the soil is too loose around it, the plant has no support, and that is why it is leaning. If none of the above apply, then the plant might be too top-heavy and needs the support sticks + might need to be re-potted in a larger pot so it can sit dipper in a pot to have more support around the root system. Hope this helps. Green Luck and thank you for watching! 🌱
HI! Are you referring to the planter on the front image? This Bird of Paradise plant is potted in self-watering Cubico Lechuza planter mycityplants.com/collections/lechuza-floor-planters/lechuza-cubico-planters+slate This plant was originally in 10" nursery pot. Thank you for watching 🌱
Hi Sally, You may prune your plant back to encourage new growth. Here is how: bit.ly/30JifQZ Also note, the plant you see in the video is the set of multiple stems. This makes the arrangement look much fuller. Thank you for watching 🌱
@@Mycityplants as you may has suspected, my plant is only one stem. I will cut him back and hope for the best. Thanks for the reply and love your postings.
Hi Diana, Some raffia is natural (comes from the segments of the leaves on the Raphia Farinifera palm) and some is the imitation and made from paper. Than you for watching 🌱
Hi! Thank you for watching! Maybe its time to prune it or repot it? Here is my videos about : - how to prune Bird of Paradise plants: bit.ly/30JifQZ - how I repotted giant Bird Of Paradise plant: bit.ly/3xCM9JD Green Cheers!
I soaked the compacted soil roots mess and then repotted in a much larger pot (probably a couple years too late 😢). But now it looks great!! I think I might try to stake it too for extra precaution. It’s hard in nyc when plants live in a 10000% liveable corner (lots of light 🥰 ☀️). *BUT* the problem is that it is still a ~corner~ so it’s hard if not impossible to rotate the way BOP “should” be rotated :/
I love how you explain in steps, very clear and easy to follow. Thanks!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching 🌱
Thank you for this. My BOP indoor plant is almost 6’7 feet. She’s so tall and beautiful 🥰
Hi Lay,
Thank you for sharing! ! Keep up the good work :) 🌱
I have two BOP planted in my backyard and I don't have an option to move it. The one that is exposed to the sun is healthy and straight. The other one which is partially shaded is shorter and bending. Thank you very much and now I know why my BOP is leaning. I will do this method to help the other one grow straight.
Hi Rogelio,
Thank you for watching!Glad my video is helpful!
Green Luck to you!
Wow, nice tips, and like the setting of your space very much 🌿🌿🌾🌾
Thank you for watching.
super helpful! my Bird of Paradise is about 8 feet tall and really needed some support!
Hi Mercedes,
Glad you found this video helpful for your Bird Of Paradise plant.
Thank you for watching and May your plant grow happy and healthy! 🌱
Nice and very simple tips. I will do that to my plants.
Great 👍 Green Luck to you and thank you for watching!
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Thank you for watching 🌱
Do you need to keep the bamboo stalks in forever or will they be trained to grow straight? How do you know when to remove the supports?
Hi Alana,
Thank you for watching.
Yes, stalks can straighten up in time. In a month or so, remove the raffia and see if a supported branch is straight and sturdy. If yes, you can remove the bamboo stick.
I recommend checking areas where raffia is holding the stem and bamboo stick together once a month to ensure it is not too tight (stems get thicker as they grow). You can move it or loosen it up if necessary.
Don't forget to rotate your plants, keep the soil levels up, and make sure the pot is deep enough for your plant.
Green Luck!
Hi! I've watched 2 of your BOP videos so far and found them extremely helpful. I just bought and potted one today and had some questions:
1. Can I add support stakes to adjust the positions of 4 foot BOP leaves? Or are they too tall to do so?
2. When potting, how compressed do you recommend the potting mix in the planter to be? Should I mildy press down with each layer of soil or is it better to leave more air pockets?
Thank You!
Hi! Thank you for watching!
Yes, you can add support to your Bird of paradise. Here is the link for 4 foot bamboo sticks amzn.to/3Ltatl3
You may use pruners amzn.to/46edXQt to cut them to a desired height.
Green Luck! 🌱
Thank you for the video! What planter are you using for your BOP? The water level indicator is built in?
Hi Julian,
The plant is potted in Cubico 30 mycityplants.com/collections/lechuza-floor-planters/products/lechuza-cubico-self-watering-planter-white
The sub-irrigation system is built-in, and the water level indicator of the water reservoir is part of the system. Thank you for watching 🌱
Very useful video thanks! :-) Are these 4 sepereate strelitzia or one big one in the pot?
Hi Laurens,
Thank you for watching 🌱
Each stem is a separate plant. But since they have been grown together in one pot, now it is one plant with multiple stems:)
Hello my plant is 43 inch tall and she is in a 12 inch round pot. She’s been there for 2 years. Is it time to get a bigger pot?
Hello & Thank you for watching!
The Bird Of paradise plants need to be repotted on average once every 2-3 years.
If you have noticed that the watering frequency went up and/or there is no space between the roots and the pot wall, and/or the roots are poking out at the bottom of the pot through the drainage hole - it is time to repot your plant.
Green Cheers!
Super helpful! Thank you!
Hi Lauren,
Glad you like the video.
Thank you for watching 🌱
This was so helpful!! Thank you
Ho marvis,
Glad it was helpful! Green Cheers 🌱
about how far down do you push the stick into the dirt?
Hi! As deep as possible without hitting the bottom of the pot.
Thank you for watching 🌱
How to pot this plant in this type of pot. I am not sure if its draining properly ?
Hi! Lechuza planters do have drainage.
Here is our video about how to water plants in Lechuza self-watering planters: bit.ly/3bWSmRs
Green Cheers! 🪴
Very helpful thank you.
Thank you for watching 🌱
Thank you!
Hi! Thank you!!!
Pls tell me if i can cut the roots to make them shorter..i have a 30cm plant in a big pot but the roots are already on the bottom of it
Hi! Yes you can. Repot soon - recommended! Thank you fo watching 🌱
I love your videos im hooked cant stop learning from you...wish u were closer so I can buy plants from you;)what size of lechuza pot is in on and the one behind you too.. you what size is it.. and do u ship to seattle
Hi Quennlly,
So nice of you!!!
Thank you!
Bird Of Paradise is in Cubico 30 planter.
Many planters behind me....not sure which one you are interested on 😀
We do ship planters Nationwide.
Here is the link to our planters page: mycityplants.com/collections/planters
TIP: to repot a plant, choose planter that is 3-5 inches larger than the original pot.
Green Cheers! 🌱
Thank you!! 😊
Thank you for watching! Green Cheers!
What is the glass tube in the corner of the pot?
Hi!
Thank you for watching.
It is the water level indicator. Shows you when the water reservoir is full or empty. 🌱
@@Mycityplants Thank you for sharing this helpful information. Are there different sizes of water level indicators? What size to use for this large type of pot?
Hi! I have a question! Can I plant bird of paradise with elephant ear in the house!?
Hi Felice,
Yes, you can grow these plants indoors.
Learn all about Bird of Paradise here: bit.ly/3h6j1OQ
My secret to beautiful plants here: bit.ly/3AzATtu
Thank you for watching! 🌱
how will i know if my BOP is leaning because of the light or any other reason? Im a little bit worried, i want it to be healthy
Hi Lorena,
If you have not rotated your plant for a while and it is leaning toward the window (light source), then it is leaning because of the light.
If the soil level is low in the pot, then this can be why the plant is leaning.
If the plant is not potted correctly and the soil is too loose around it, the plant has no support, and that is why it is leaning.
If none of the above apply, then the plant might be too top-heavy and needs the support sticks + might need to be re-potted in a larger pot so it can sit dipper in a pot to have more support around the root system.
Hope this helps.
Green Luck and thank you for watching! 🌱
I have bird of paradise outside and the leaves are closed. What that's mean? Thanks
Hi Diana,
Unfortunately, I do not have any knowledge (or experience) about growing Bird of Paradise plants outdoors.
Thank you for watching 🌱
What kind of nursery pot is that?
HI!
Are you referring to the planter on the front image?
This Bird of Paradise plant is potted in self-watering Cubico Lechuza planter mycityplants.com/collections/lechuza-floor-planters/lechuza-cubico-planters+slate
This plant was originally in 10" nursery pot.
Thank you for watching 🌱
My BOP has gotten very tall but not very full, I’m not sure what to do?
Hi Sally,
You may prune your plant back to encourage new growth. Here is how: bit.ly/30JifQZ
Also note, the plant you see in the video is the set of multiple stems. This makes the arrangement look much fuller.
Thank you for watching 🌱
@@Mycityplants as you may has suspected, my plant is only one stem. I will cut him back and hope for the best. Thanks for the reply and love your postings.
🌱🌱🌱 thank you
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Thank you, Petty! May your plants grow happy and healthy! 🌱
Rafia is made of paper?
Hi Diana,
Some raffia is natural (comes from the segments of the leaves on the Raphia Farinifera palm) and some is the imitation and made from paper.
Than you for watching 🌱
What size lechuza cubico 30 or 40?
Cubico 30 on the video cover
Thank you so much!
But I can’t rotate the plant now it’s too big 😢
Hi! Thank you for watching!
Maybe its time to prune it or repot it?
Here is my videos about :
- how to prune Bird of Paradise plants: bit.ly/30JifQZ
- how I repotted giant Bird Of Paradise plant: bit.ly/3xCM9JD
Green Cheers!
But does it work?
Hi Ian,
Works for me every time 😀
Green Cheers 🌱
The leaves are split
It is normal! :) Leaves split more (when the Bird Of Paradise plants are indoors) in a low humidity environment.
Thank you for watching!
Anyone noticed she looks a bit like Gal Gadot or is it just me ?
I think I found this video too late! Uh oh
Hi Alexandra,
Thank you for watching! 💚
Now, when you know what to do, you will have more success with the next plant 😀 Green Luck 🌱
I soaked the compacted soil roots mess and then repotted in a much larger pot (probably a couple years too late 😢). But now it looks great!! I think I might try to stake it too for extra precaution. It’s hard in nyc when plants live in a 10000% liveable corner (lots of light 🥰 ☀️). *BUT* the problem is that it is still a ~corner~ so it’s hard if not impossible to rotate the way BOP “should” be rotated :/
I am glad the plant is doing better now. Yes, rotation of large plants that spread their leaves wide can be challenging:)