Propagating a bird of paradise plant
by Makeit_official
Split and propagate a bird of paradise plant
Potting supplies
Well-draining potting mix
2-3 cubic feet (enough for 2-4 pots)
Perlite
1 quart
Nursery pots (10-14 inch diameter)
2-4 pots
Treatment supplies
Powdered sulfur or cinnamon (antifungal)
1 small container
Isopropyl alcohol (70%) for sterilizing tools
small bottle
Workspace supplies
Tarp or old sheet
1
Bucket of water
1
Step 1 of 7
Prepare the plant for division
PREPARE PLANT FOR DIVISION
- ✓Water plant thoroughly 1-2 days before
- ✓Spread tarp flat under workspace
- ✓Mark 12-inch margin around base
Instructions
Water the bird of paradise thoroughly 1-2 days before dividing to reduce transplant stress and make roots more pliable. Clear a workspace and lay down a tarp or old sheet to catch soil. Remove the plant from its pot or, if in-ground, dig around the root clump leaving a wide margin of about 12 inches from the base.
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