Bird Of Paradise Flower In Container

The flower is suitable for growing in zones 8 and above.

Bird of paradise flower in container.

Its large leaves grow from 1 foot to 2 feet long and the whole container plant can grow to more than 6 feet tall. Although the plant is disease resistant it is prone to rot in soggy conditions. Grow bird of paradise in a container with drainage holes and a freely draining potting mix. Growing mexican bird of paradise in containers.

However the plant will die down during the winter in zones 8 and 9. The bird of paradise s flowers have three orange sepals and three blue petals. Grow bird of paradise in containers outdoors on a sunny patio or in a partly shaded spot. Start a bird of paradise in a planter 2 to 3 inches larger in diameter than the nursery pot.

Bird of paradise naturally grows into a pleasing shape without any structural. The bird of paradise s impressive flower which resembles a bird s head plumage emerges from a spathe shaped like a bird s beak hence the name bird of paradise. How to grow bird of paradise in containers pots and potting soil. If you live in a northern climate your best bet is to grow mexican bird of paradise in planters and bring the plant indoors when temperatures drop in fall.