All About The Giant Bird's Of Paradise / How to Care for Strelitzia Nicolai -White Birds Of Paradise
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- čas přidán 8. 10. 2019
- Facts, Care and Tips for the awesome Giant Birds of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai). We also talk all about how I grow my huge Giant Birds of Paradise. (and sorry for the misspell, I know, I know it is strelitzia...with an e. LOL!)
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I bought a plant simply labeled “bird of paradise”, @HD. I thought it was the smaller orange variety. It’s now about 7 feet high and has the white blooms. Did not really want this monster, but it’s growing so, oh well….its very happy in south west Florida coast heat and humidity.
Your Garden is wonderful
Thanks so much for visiting and joining me on my plant adventures! Happy Growing!
I live in Louisiana (zone 9a) and I have these all over my property. They can survive well into the 20s. I have family in southern Arkansas that have one that survives in their garden as it dies to the ground in winter and springs back up to a good 6 feet each year. Theirs has endured around 8 degrees F!!!
Shadow Night Thank you for sharing your experience with your Birds of Paradise! They are such hardy growers and are able to tolerate more than what most think. For tropical plants they are almost indestructible...and as you have mentioned even in some freezing temps they may die back but have the ability to grow back when the temperatures get warm again...which really tells you just how hardy they are. These are known to also grow in extremely hot areas such as India and other areas that are or close to desert like conditions. They really are unbelievable plants if you ask me. Thanks for watching and enjoy your amazing plants!
Great video. I can testify that they will grow in zone 9a in the Fl panhandle. I have one out by the pool I planted as a 2 ft Lowe’s discount plant 4 years ago and it is about 10 ft tall with many pups. It has bloomed for 2 years straight. I give it no winter protection and it has survived down to 25 deg F with some leaf damage. It recovers and grows quickly in the spring. I give it one shot of osmocote in the spring and no supplemental water. Very tough plants and the blooms are huge and beautiful
Indeed!!! ...and thank your testimony as well! There are many videos that make this plant out to be such a high maintenance plant that is very finicky can’t tolerate going below 60 degrees, can’t tolerate full/direct sun...etc...while I’m sitting here wondering how in the world does mine ever manage to survive and still flourish then??? I put very little effort towards this plant and it has a “Nothing Can Keep Me Down Atitude! LOL! My monster is happy and carefree and dispels those silly rumors! LOL! I am glad that you have also experienced the wonderful beauty that this plant brings! ENJOY! 🤗
I’m near Tampa and mine is huge! Thanks for the information as I’m about to divide it! Once mine started blooming last year it hasn’t stopped since.
Interesting information... I didn’t know about its medicinal property. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, it's amazing what we can discover about our common plants...Many have different benefits that aren't often talked about. Plants are really incredible truly incredible...and every day is a learning adventure for me! Thank you for watching and HAPPY GROWING!
I was trimming and cutting the dead or dying branches. I don’t even know if I did it the correct way. Can u show us how you trim it? 😊 thank u!
Who needs grass? A nice variation throughout a yard looks so much nicer.
Artwork & Orchids Ha ha ha right!!! Who needs grass...I’d rather have a plant envision! ...take me to your plant leader! 😂😝😅🤣👍
!Lucky you! So sad that I'll never see nicoli white bird of paradise and the colour one where i live. A sight to die for.
Wow!! Thank you, thank you!!! What an awesome species!! Your hand is so small compared too the blooms, gorgeous!! Lots of info too! 😍😍😍
Sherry Porsch Thank you for watching and when you had mentioned it, I realized even as magnificent as the plant is, that I never even spotlighted it in a single video...what a shame! I was very happy to make the video...They finally got their chance to shine and all thanks to you! ...and the blooms that I showed were actually the first blooms from one of the plantlets so they were actually smaller ones...the bigger ones are double that size. As the plant grows the blooms will get bigger as well. ...and yes I do like to share lots of info to paint a vivid picture for the viewer so that they can get an all round view of what the plant is all about. I am glad that you could appreciate the information. Thank you again for watching and HAPPY GROWING dear friend! 🤗
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Very beautiful! I've been wanting this plant for a while. I hope I find it on discount at my Lowe's one day soon. Enjoy!
Sue McDowell Thank you and I am so happy to be able to share mine with all of my friends! It is quite an exquisite tropically delicious plant and I do hope you are able to pick one up soon!!! Happy growing dear! 🤗
In the part of southern central Africa where I live, it is believed that the Giant Bird of Paradise Plant can catch witches and knock them off the winnowing baskets that they travel around on.
Tanks it gives me hope!!! It'll go outside all summer, if we do get summer up here in northwest Quebec, Canada.🙄
Fantastic video
Thanks
Great video, I just ❤️The BOP. questions if growing inside how often should I water? Also I have been having some leaves that have been turning yellow, not sure why.... What could be the problem??? Please HELP!!!!
Saw 2 these in flower growing in a garden last November when visiting my son in Fort Lauderdale!
Wondered what type of strelitzia it was, thank you for this video!
Chris Trinder Thanks so much for watching and I am so happy to be able to provide you with that information. Wishing you the absolute best, Happy Holidays and of course HAPPY GROWING! 🤗
Good stuff! I think the one I have in my backyard is just over 20 ft. It’s finally growing blooms on it
Thank you for joining me on my plant growing adventures and I appreciate the positive feedback. Congratulations on finally getting your Birds of Paradise to bloom! YAAAAAAAAAAY! Enjoy the marvelous journey and this wonderous plant. HAPPY GROWING! 🤗🤗👍
Keeping mine in large containers. Don't have the square footage as you and I will have to up-pot soon, after flowering. I believe it's in bud at the moment. Fairchild informed me of the larger containers for the best results. Great tips and happy growing.
Yes that is the best thing to do to keep them under control. Potting them up will stunt their growth...for a while...but they can still become large and you may still have a monster on your hand eventually. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you can train it to behave itself. LOL! Enjoy those incredible blooms sister dear...and yes HAPPY GROWING to you as well!
@@PictureMaria1 😊
They have beautiful seed pods and seeds.
I’ve really been in search for that bird of paradise hard to find😂👍
We have a massive one that was already mature when we moved into our house over 20 years ago. It has grown into its own tropical paradise. God knows how tall and wide it is now. I just love sitting on my deck and looking out onto them. I would, though, love to learn how to trim off the dead leaves and blooms as it would help with the overall look.
Wow, it must really be a sight to behold!!! I use a ladder and a branch cutter to remove them. They aren’t difficult to remove. Just make sure your ladder is stable while you are up there.
Hi! I have an outdoor growing giant bird of paradise that I tried to separate for propagation. I could not dig up the roots - it was really tough - and it was really difficult to separate the plant for propagation (used a hand saw). My question is, how successful is propagation with parts that have no roots? Should I stick the parts in water, or just place them in a pot in soil? I realize that some of my parts will not be successful, I am hoping that some of the parts will be successful. Anyone with any success for experience with this? Thanks in advance!
Hi Maria! I’ve been meaning to find your channel since your husband stopped by my house to grab the free plants and pots I was giving away. Tonight I accidentally stumbled on your page by googling the giant bird of paradise because I have a HUGE one on the property I wanted to learn about. I thought it was a banana until a lady told me otherwise today. Haha! Anyhow, would love if you stopped by the house sometime to teach me what is all over this property. So many cool plants that I don’t know much about! (I’m from the north)
Hey there and glad you could find me and get more information on this plant! Would love to stop by and help you identify some of your plants. I am also into garden designing so I may be able to assist you with that as well if that is something that you are interested in. I have been growing many plants outdoors for many years so I am well versed on the hardiness of the plants that grow well here in FL. I will be looking forward to visiting with you. The days we are available would be during the weekends. Hoping all is well and wishing you the best.
Could I cut a bloom off and plant it? I don’t have anything coming out of the ground. Thanks for making a video
13:58 is another wishlist plant of mine lol c:❤💕.
Yes the Poinciana tree/shrub is spectacular! The flowers are so vibrant in color and is definitely one that is also tropically delicious and very easy to grow.
So, with some plants, it's important to trim off the blooms once they've "bloomed". Should I trim them off, and is there a specific way to do so? Also, Once they get tall, can I trim them down? And will they grow back? Thx!!!
I wouldn’t necessarily say that it’s important to trim the spent flowers as it doesn’t cause harm to the plant but I would say it makes the plant more visually attractive. And you can trim them back if you’d like. They are pretty hardy plants and should either grow back or promote more baby plants to grow. Some people will trim them back to get a fuller plant. Just keep in mind that these can grow pretty massive and if your plant becomes too full it can begin to take over and encroach on a lot of space.
This plant is beautiful but How do we dig up the babies for propagation? Thank you
I have a bird of paradise that is over 30' tall. When I bought the house it was in pristine condition looking like a fan. Over the past 2 years that has changed. I still have lots of blossoms from these birds of paradise which are purple and white. But I do not know how to prune them into the proper fan shape again Do you have directions somewhere here that could assist me? I would certainly appreciate it.
Hi I leave in Dallas Dallas TX so can I plant my bird of paradise in the ground?love your video👍💖😊
I would think so...it can tolerate very hot climates. Thanks so much for watching and for your positive comments. I hope you will visit again soon and HAPPY GROWING!
Hi I am in Temescal Valley in Southern California. I have a few large white birds of paradise. I would like to cut one of the blooms to place in colored glass vase on my patio table. What is the best way to cut the bloom?
Because the stem of the flower is so thick, I think the best way to cut it would be with a sharp knife and cut it with a slanted angle so that it can absorb as much water while in a vase. I have never used a flower spike in as a flower display but it sounds like it would be beautiful. Let me know how it works out for you.
My beautiful plant is approximately 5 Yrs old and 10’ tall. No blooms yet. I don’t understand.
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Hello, does the Bird's Of Paradise tree produce seeds? And if it does where is it located?
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Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING!
I have had a Giant Bird of Paradise for approx. 6 years. It has grown and multiplied, but has never bloomed. My main concern however is not the blooms, but it is close to our hot tub slab. How big is the root system? Is there a chance that it will crack the slab? How would I cut or remove the main tree that is about 15-20 feet tall, the trunk being approx.12'' wide. I don't want to lose the tree, but must protect the slab.
Hey there and sorry to hear about your dilemma with your Giant Birds of Paradise. Usually if your Birds of Paradise is not blooming it is because it is not receiving enough sunlight. It is considered a sun loving plant and can tolerate and appreciates full and direct sun. Now as far as the root systems go they have softer more flexible roots unlike tree roots. I have never seen or heard of them cracking through concrete...not saying it isn’t possible but I don’t believe it is a common occurrence. I actually have never seen the roots grow above the surface of the soil. I recently divided a baby off of one of my plants and the roots were kind’ve rubbery and whiplike in nature. I don’t believe it has the strength to break through slab. But of course do what ever you feel is necessary to protect your slab. You can always divide out the babies and perhaps plant them further away. Now as far as removing the tall ones I would definitely say to remove with extreme caution as they are extremely weighty and you don’t want to have any accidents. It will take more than one person as one would have to dig the roots out while the other pushes it towards the direction in which you need it to fall. Again be very careful. You may also seek a professional removal service if you find that it may be too much for you. Remember safety first. Best wishes to you and I am hoping it turns out well regardless on what you decide to do.
@@PictureMaria1 Hi !
My Giant has two pretty tall trunks, with lots of 3-4' babies popping up!!
She is BEAUTIFUL !!💞
One of them fell, due to reaching for sunlight from my neighbor's tree growing over my fence line.
Had a heck of a time!! Extremely heavy, had to use my XTERRA, and one wheel was spinning. Anyway, I've already gotten hurt trying to get it upright it is just plain too heavy!.
Is it ok to cut the center leaves out, and just maybe leave 3or 4? Will she come back???
I'm really worried, I LOVE this plant. My husband an I got it when we were in the Keys, after we were first married, I talked him into getting it telling him it would grow, and be a symbol of our love!!!
Little did we know!!!
It's a GIANT , LOL!!
So,vou see, am very. fond of these fronds!!!
Please advise??!!!
Thanks
Can you provide information on splitting the Bird of Paradise?
For the life of me, I can't get mine to grow. I got it as a rehab plant at HD on November 20, 2019 and it's now January 2021. One leaf came halfway up the middle of the stalk and stopped. I know it's what I'm doing, or not doing, but I need help. I'm in Houston, TX and it's always in direct sun with at least 55⁰ humidity. 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
Oh no!!! These plants are pretty easy to grow and can tolerate very hot conditions and known to grow in India in full and direct sunlight. What are some of the things you have tried to revive it? If you’ve done everything known to man you may want to just write it off as a sick plant. It may have purchased a sickly or diseased plant. I would purchase another plant and see how it grows for you. It will be a good way to make a comparison. It might not be anything that you are doing but rather just an issue with the plant.
Nice... you have red canna lilies?
Hello, I have several White Bird of Paradise trees in my yard; they don't look too well. I live outside of Tampa. We have a bunch of oak trees in our yard too. I think the trees are getting enough sun, but the leaves look a little moldy and if you cut them you'll notice a brown hole in the middle of the stem. The flowers never look that good, always a little brown. What could be the problem?
I’m sorry to hear that. It sounds like some sort of fungus/rotting issue. If the infection is not too bad you may be able to treat them with fungicide spray that can be found in garden centers. But if it is too bad you want to think about cutting them down and promoting the growth of new trees to come in. Sometimes these issues can occur when they receive to much water and have a difficult time drying out. I wish you the best of luck and again I am sorry to hear. I do hope you are able to save them.
@@PictureMaria1 Thank you so much.
How old does a Bird of Paradise take to bloom! I have one thats about 5 or 6 yrs old .Its about 6ft tall and in a pot with offshoots.
I'm not sure how old it was when I first purchased it...but I have had it for about 6-8 years now. The birds of paradise will be limited in how it is grown if it is domesticated within a pot. But if grown outdoors in the right climate it can grow up to 30 ft. tall. Yours is at a great size for being kept in a pot. Does it also bloom for you as well?
I’m sorry I misunderstood your question...it normally takes a BOP 2-3 years before it is able to bloom. Your BOP should already be blooming size. It is said that it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight in order for it to bloom. You may need to up your lighting. Mine receives full sun for almost half of the day.
At what height does it bloom?
It just depends on how healthy the plant is and if it is getting its requirements. I’ve seen them start blooming as little as about 3 ft tall.
what about the roots?
What about it? What were you asking?
Also it grows in full sun.
Yes it does!
It will take over. I had to take mine out.
HA HA HA! It is quite a hardy grower! I don’t mind it though...The more tropical the better in book...but I can see where it could become a nuisance to some with how fast and hardy they can grow.
@@PictureMaria1 I trimmed it back several times before I finally gave up and took it all out. Good luck with it.
@@sheilamquinn Thank you...it appears that each time you trimmed it back you may have been actually encouraging even more growths to come which may explain your massive explosion. If mine become too out of hand I plan on taking the babies potting them up and either or selling or giving them away.
How old are those?
I can’t exactly remember when I planted them but I think it was about 6 to 8 years ago.
i honestly had no idea it was indigenous to south africa
I have an orchid to my home
I want to plant mine into the ground. I just pray it doesn't take over the entire backyard. My mother would be as mad as a hornet.
Now I know how to turn one birds of paradise into a flock mwahahahaaa >:D❤💞. Lol.
HA HA HA...You silly "bird"! LOL!
😳 🗣🗣🗣 Omg.... I had this on playback speed 2 and I still found myself skipping ahead....a lot!
I landed on this looking for how to trim my GBOP; and had high hopes as the title implies "How to care for..."; but no, no mention at all of trimming whatsoever. Just a looooottttt of talking about the same thing over and over; but somehow skipping over the "care of" part except for the watering; which I didn't need because I live in Florida and mother nature takes care of that for me.
Big letdown on this video.
I'm selling seeds of great white bird of paradise.
time waister
15 minutes of useless drivel available in any text book. I am exhausted by listening to “these plants like to grow in dirt”, “these like to be watered”, “these tropical plants do not do well in frigid climates”.
Not a word about how to properly prune dying leaves, or how to remove spent flowers or even correct propagating technique.
I’m in the UK and just started to try and germinate 1 seed for now. I have more but might wait until the summer to do them. Experiment has begun.