Enrich the soil by adding manure and other rich organic material these plants are heavy feeders, so make sure they are feed consistently from spring through fall. If planted in containers, water consistently when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Water daily when planted in the landscape until the plant is established. This plant loves plenty of sun but can also tolerate some shade. Use the cut flowers inside the home to bring an exotic touch to flower arrangements. This elegant plant will add pizzaz to the landscape, transforming it into a tropical oasis. The banana-shaped leaves are a greenish-gray and serve as a perfect contrast to the bright orange and blue petals of the dramatic flowers. These plants grow in clumps with flowering scapes appearing interspersed within the cluster of leaves. The orange bird of paradise makes a perfect specimen plant for any garden large or small since it only gets about 5ft wide and about 5ft tall and does not grow out of control. Expert growers of HAPPY & GROWING plants, we also seed, propagate and grow baby plants in our plant nursery.

This quintessential exotic beauty is known for its flowers that resemble the head of a crested bird or a bird in flight.

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