Bird of Paradise Plant Food
A close relative of the banana, the bird-of-paradise is a South African native. Its spectacular blue and yellow flowers make the plant an ideal focal point for the tropical-themed garden. Given the proper care and food, the plant is capable of bearing over 35 flower spikes a year. Does this Spark an idea?
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Function
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Plant food provides the bird-of-paradise with the nutrients necessary to manufacture its own food through the process of photosynthesis. The right plant food helps the bird-of-paradise produce strong, tall stems and large flowers.
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Fertilizers to consider for the bird-of-paradise include organic food, such as blood meal or manure. If you prefer to use synthetic, commercial plant food, horticulture specialists with the University of Florida recommend Osmocote or Nutricote.
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Considerations
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When planting the new bird-of-paradise, incorporate 3 or 4 inches of manure into the soil. This gives the plant a strong start. Once established, the bird-of-paradise requires fertilizing every three months during the growing season.
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