Name: Bird of Paradise
Brand: The Sill
SKU: BN-BOP-12-ME12CRD
Price: 429.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.0 (27 reviews)

Bird of Paradise Information

About & Sizing

About The Bird of Paradise

With its broad vibrant green leaves, the Bird of Paradise brings a touch of the tropics to any room. It's named after its unique flowers, which resemble brightly colored birds in flight. The Bird of Paradise thrives in warmer conditions with plenty of sunlight. Sized to ship best, our large Bird of Paradise arrives with room to grow as it adapts to your home’s conditions.

The Bird of Paradise has leaf splitting which is a normal adaptive precaution to help the plant bear strong winds in its native habitat
Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Medium plant measures 18-26 inches tall from bottom of the grow pot to the top of the foliage
Large plant measures between 3-4 feet tall from bottom of the grow pot to the top of the foliage
Extra Large plant measures between 5-5.5 feet tall from bottom of the grow pot to the top of the foliage
Large plants benefit from brighter light to help retain their mature foliage
Large plants require less frequent waterings due to their higher volume of soil
If you purchase a large plant with a planter, the planter will ship separately

Sizing Guide

Small

Approximately 5" in diameter, fits plants in a 4" grow pot or smaller

Medium

Approximately 7" in diameter, fits plants in a 6" grow pot or smaller

Large

Approximately 10-12" in diameter, fits plants in a 10" grow pot or smaller

Massive

Approximately 12-14" in diameter, fits plants in a 12" grow pot or smaller

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity. Bird of Paradise can be sensitive to hard tap water. Try using filtered water or leaving water out overnight before using.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in bright indirect to direct light.

Humidity Requirements

Normal room humidity will do but the Bird of Paradise prefers higher humidity conditions if possible, preferably between 50-70%. Consider incorporating a humidifier to boost humidity levels more consistently if the air in the home is dry.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

No, use caution when placing this plant in homes with pets.

Read our full care guide

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Bird of Paradise are toxic and can be irritating to cats, dogs, and humans if foliage is consumed. Best practice is always to keep houseplants out of reach of small children and pets.

Are Bird of Paradise toxic to cats?

Bird of Paradise are toxic and can be irritating to cats, dogs, and humans if foliage is consumed. Best practice is always to keep houseplants out of reach of small children and pets.

Leaves may turn yellow due to overwatering, insufficient lighting, or nutrient deficiencies, particularly a lack of nitrogen. A sudden change in temperature or a pest infestation might also be a factor.

Why are my Bird of Paradise leaves turning yellow?

The leaves naturally split to allow wind to pass through without damaging the plant in its native environment. This splitting helps the plant to remain stable and reduces the risk of leaf tearing in strong winds. In indoor settings, leaf splitting can also occur due to low humidity or physical damage.

What is causing the leaves to split on my Bird of Paradise?

It's hard for a Bird of Paradise to bloom indoors because it rarely gets enough intense, direct sunlight to fuel its flowers. Additionally, the plant usually needs to be at least three to five years old to bloom. To encourage flowering, consider moving the plant to a greenhouse or placing it outdoors in a sunny spot during the warm spring and summer months to maximize its light exposure.

How do I get my Bird of Paradise to bloom?

Curling leaves are a classic defense mechanism that indicates the plant is losing moisture faster than its roots can absorb it. The most common culprit is underwatering or extremely dry indoor air, which causes the plant to roll its leaves inward to reduce the surface area exposed to the air and conserve water.

Why are the leaves on my Bird of Paradise curling?

Planter Info