You will need a large space in your house to grow this plant indoors
The leaves are large and it can make quite a stunning statement piece
Birds of paradise prefer well draining soil
A mix of 1/2 potting soil and 1/2 peat moss or coco fiber is a good option
Make sure your pot has drainage at the bottom
This plant is a fast grower and will need to be watched for signs of outgrowing its pot
Repot every second year or when roots come out the drainage holes on the pot bottom
Your Birds of Paradise will be happiest in bright, indirect lightBright filtered sunlight from a window is best
Water your Birds of Paradise when the soil is dry at least an inch down
These plants are typically drought resistant and can withstand longer periods of dryness compared to other houseplants
Keep the plant at 60% humidity or higher for best growth and hydration
The Bird of Paradise plant will do best in temperatures between 65-85 degrees F
Apply a good quality fertilizer monthly through spring and summer
Large leafed plants benefit from monthly leaf washing to keep dust and pests off
This also opens the leaf stomata so the leaf can absorb moisture and respire oxygen to your room
Divide plant when repotting
Repot in a plant with a similar soil mix to the mother plant
Keep soil moist while the cutting acclimates and grows new root structures