Nothing short of spectacular! Native to coastal South Africa and considered plant royalty, it adds tropical glamour to your home. It happens to the best of us. A yellow leaf here and saggy stem there. We’ve got you. 
A sunny spot
It likes a nice, sunny spot near a window. Just make sure it's not too close to the glass as it could scorch its leaves.
It likes its soil moist but not soggy
Water till the soil is well soaked and then not again till it’s completely dry.
Start by watering two or three times a week – more in the summer, less in the cooler and monsoon months. It’s a bit of experimenting getting to the right balance but you’ll get it after a bit of trial and error.
Pour water slowly around the centre of the plant so it runs down the central root ball.
Spa day, once a month
Spa day, once a month. A little clean up rejuvenates your Bird of Paradise and a spoonful of vitamins keeps it healthy. 1. Trim off brown leaves snipping closely to the central stem. Pull out old stumps from the base to make space for new leaves.
2. Scrape off any white mould on top of the soil. It’s just harmless fungi that lives in the soil. Lightly dust the soil with ground cinnamon.
3. Poke holes in the soil with a chopstick to aerate it and and give your plant a bit of extra breathing room. Sprinkle a tablespoon of vitamins in the soil and massage in.
4. Shine its leaves with a damp cloth, gently removing any dust. Front and back. This not only makes your plant look nicer but helps it to soak in light more easily too
5. Spin it around to make sure its leaves are sunned evenly as it tends to grow towards sunlight.
6. Clean your cork mat with soap and water or white vinegar.
Mist its leaves
Mist its leaves whenever you like as an occasional treat!
Common questions
Why is its new leaf staying closed and not unfurling?
It's likely a lack of sunlight. Ideally, your plant should receive at least five hours of sunlight daily. Failure to receive the appropriate amount of light can result in limp leaves or a plant that lacks the energy to fully unfurl new leaves. If it's getting enough sunlight, it may be a lack of water. If you notice that your plant’s soil is dry, that the plant appears limp, or that some leaves have dryness at the tips, underwatering is likely behind your leaves’ inability to open. At least once a week, insert your finger into the plant’s container. If you notice that the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, it is time to water your plant. When you water your Bird of Paradise, make sure to provide enough water that the excess flows from the drainage hole in the bottom of the pot. Then do not water again until the top 1-2 inches is dry.
Why are its leaves limp and drooping?
It's most likely a lack of sunlight. Ideally, your plant should receive at least five hours of sunlight daily. Failure to receive light can result in limp leaves. Move it to a brighter spot near the window or take it outdoors. If it's getting sufficient light, it must be a watering problem. Does it have persistently damp soil? Does the pot in which it is planted lack drainage holes, or are those holes blocked by a plant stand or dish? Do you see yellowing leaves or mushy stems? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you might have an overwatered plant. Overwatering is one of the most common plant care issues affecting indoor plants of all species. However, there are steps you can take to help your Bird of Paradise recover its health. First, keep in mind that, even though Bird of Paradise is a tropical plant, they do not thrive in soggy soil. And while it may seem responsible to water your plant frequently, this can be a mistake. Since your plant may have different watering needs, depending on the time of the year and humidity in the air, it is better to use a more responsive strategy. At least once a week, insert your finger into the plant’s container. If you notice that the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry, it is time to water your plant. When you water your Bird of Paradise, make sure to provide enough water that some runs from the bottom of the pot, allowing for adequate absorption. Then do not water again until the top 1-2 inches is dry.
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