Q. I have a big-leaf bird of paradise, 8 to 10 feet tall, planted in the ground. I have had it about eight years, and it has never bloomed. What can I do to encourage flowers? The foliage is nice ...

Soil Bird-of-paradise plants grow best in well-draining soil both indoors and out, as they are prone to root rot if overwatered. Before planting in a pot, make sure it's heavy enough to withstand ...

Q: I have a bird of paradise, Strelitzia reginae, in a pot in my living room. It's getting a bit too big for the space and some of its older leaves have turned yellow.

Bird of Paradise Light: bright light Height: 3 to 5 feet Spread: 2 to 4 feet USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12 Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Origin: South Africa An easy ...

It is healthy but has no blooms. -- M.T., Houston A: Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a tropical with blue-green foliage and exotic orange, blue and white flowers that resemble birds.

Grumpy helps a reader with a plant that won’t bloom. Plus, why Grumpy loves this new plant. "I live in Northeast Georgia and have a question about getting bird of paradise to bloom. The plant grows ...

Q: My Mexican bird of paradise was gorgeous this year, the best ever. The flowers are now going to seed pods. Should I cut it back? What is the proper way to care for this plant as it moves into fa ...

Researchers discovered that 37 out of 45 known species of birds of paradise possess biofluorescence, emitting green or yellow-green light when exposed to blue or UV light.

Neimann says that bird-of-paradise plants make for a wonderful houseplants for beginners as they are "easy to care for and forgiving." It will take a little bit of prep work, though, to ensure you ...