Why doesn't the bird of paradise bloom in the north? How to make the bird of paradise bloom

Bird of Paradise is "Strelitzia", ​​named because its flower looks like a bird. It is not an animal, but a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant of the genus Strelitzia in the family Musaceae. The natural flowering period is mainly distributed in spring, summer and early autumn, and the specific flowering time depends on the maintenance environment and method.

Why doesn't the bird of paradise bloom in the north?

Bird of Paradise originally grew in South Africa where the soil was acidic, and it was very taboo to use alkaline soil for planting. The soil in the north was originally alkaline, and if the soil was not acidified or the pot was not changed for many years, the soil would become alkaline, which would hinder the normal breathing and growth of the root system, and naturally lead to the fact that Bird of Paradise in the north would hardly bloom.

How to Care for Bird of Paradise to Bloom

① Use ferrous sulfate diluted 1000 times with clean water for maintenance, once every 10 days until the soil becomes slightly acidic. ② Use the method of changing pots and soil for maintenance, and use a mixed soil of 3 parts of leaf mold and 2 parts of coarse sand for planting. This can completely solve the problem of soil alkalinity; at the same time, you can trim the aging and rotten roots, thereby bringing vigorous growth ability. Ryoko recommends using the second method to solve the fundamental problem and grow more vigorously.

How to Water a Bird of Paradise

In fact, the amount and interval time need to be controlled by yourself, because each friend uses different soil and flower pots, so the drainage capacity is also different; but the general principle is similar. Ryoko suggested that in winter, the climate is cold and the soil needs to be kept dry, so water should be controlled; in spring, summer, and autumn, when the soil is dry and white, water should be applied, and in summer, water should be sprayed to increase the humidity of the air.

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When caring for bird of paradise in the northern region, it almost never blooms. After excluding the reasons of sowing and seedling cultivation, it is necessary to analyze based on the actual maintenance methods. Ryoko believes that the above four points of maintenance are indispensable: one is alkaline soil, two is too little light, three is too much watering, and four is insufficient nutrients.