The bird of paradise, whose scientific name is Crane Wanglan, is native to southern Africa and belongs to the perennial herbaceous plant of the family Traveler's Banana. Its name** is due to its flower shape, like a crane with wings ready to fly, so it is also called the bird of paradise flower. The Bird of Paradise flower was introduced to the United Kingdom in 1973, when the British were impressed by its dignified and flamboyant posture, so they named it the "Bird of Paradise". Since then, the bird of paradise flower has gradually gained popularity around the world, and in 1984, it was awarded the gold medalist at the 23rd International Olympic Games, so it is also known as the "flower of the winner". In addition, the bird of paradise flower is also regarded as a symbol of auspicious happiness in European and American countries, and is often used in large-scale events. In Los Angeles, USA, the bird of paradise flower is still the city flower. The flower language of the bird of paradise is: no matter when, no matter where, never forget that the person you love is waiting for you;A bird that can fly to heaven can bring all kinds of emotions and thoughts to heaven.
The leaves of the bird of paradise are oblong-lanceolate, 25-45 cm long, about 10 cm wide, acute at the apex, rounded or wedge-shaped at the base, and wavy at the lower margins;The petiole is elongated. The flowers are born on a peduncle of about the same length or slightly shorter than the petiole, and the lower one is a Buddha flame bract;Buddha flame bracts boat-shaped, up to 20 cm long, green, purplish-red edges, sepals lanceolate, 75-10 cm, orange-yellow, arrow-shaped petals with ear-like lobes at the base, nearly equal in length to sepals, dark blue. It is an elegant and unique plant that attracts attention for its beautiful flowers and unique morphology. In gardening life, how to grow a bird of paradise has become the focus of attention for many people. Here, Peter will provide you with a comprehensive bird of paradise planting guide, so that you can easily grasp the secrets of the growth of birds of paradise.
1. Characteristics of the bird of paradise.
The ecological habit of the bird of paradise is ** with long day plants, prefers warm, humid and sunny environments, and the suitable temperature during the growth period is 20-28. Fear of severe cold, avoid heat, drought and waterlogging. Therefore, in home farming, it is necessary to provide a suitable growing environment.
2. Planting techniques for birds of paradise.
Soil preparation: The succulent roots of the bird of paradise flower are relatively thick, and they prefer loose and fertile sandy loam soils with good ventilation and drainage. In the configuration, you can use humus soil or peat soil, garden soil, manure and coarse sand according to the ratio of 5:3:1:1 to make cultivation soil, which is more conducive to plant growth.
Sowing & Transplanting: Choose healthy, plump seeds for sowing. Before sowing, soak the seeds in warm water for several hours before sowing them in shallow pots or gardens. When the seedlings grow to the appropriate size, they can be transplanted.
Watering management: Birds of paradise prefer moist environments, so it's important to get plenty of water, but also take care to avoid stagnant water. In summer, the weather is dry, and the water evaporates quickly, so it is necessary to water it once a day;In winter, reduce watering and keep the soil slightly dry, otherwise it is easy to cause water and light demand: the bird of paradise flower should not grow at a temperature lower than 5 degrees Celsius in winter, and it needs to grow under a shade in summer. The bird of paradise should also provide more than 8 hours of scattered light when breeding, meet its light-loving habits, make it bloom better, and control the growth temperature between 15 and 25, so that the bird of paradise can thrive in a warm environment. Therefore, in home planting, the bird of paradise should be placed in a sunny location, such as a balcony or indoors facing the sun.
Fertilization strategy: During the growing season, birds of paradise should be applied with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer every 2 weeks or so, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be applied before flowering to promote more budding, and fertilizer loss can be stopped around October. Pruning and grooming: In order to maintain the beauty of the bird of paradise, it can be pruned and groomed regularly. In the flower bud stage, diseased, old, dead branches and leaves should be pruned, and after flowering, the broken flower branches should be cut off, so that the nutrients of the bird of paradise are not too consumed and can grow better.
Through the above methods and tips for planting birds of paradise, I believe you can easily cultivate healthy and strong bird of paradise plants. Regular watering, fertilising, and pruning, with plenty of light and the right environment to grow, will allow birds of paradise to thrive in your home. If you encounter any problems during the planting process, please leave a message in the comment area, and I will try my best to help. I'm Peter, and I'm concerned about not getting lost