Bird Of Paradise In Pot Outside Anywhere from between two and four hours of sun per day partly shaded to six or more hours daily full sun works well for bird of paradise.

Bird of paradise in pot outside It derives its name bird of paradise from its resemblance to the bird of paradise which is actually native to new guinea.

Bird of paradise in pot outside. Winter hardy in zones 10 to 12 bird of paradise adapts readily to containers. Bird of paradise strelitzia reginae craves heat growing best in temperatures over 50 f. Grow bird of paradise in containers outdoors on a sunny patio or in a partly shaded spot. This plant thrives and flowers best in a humid atmosphere.

If you prefer to plant seeds get fresh seeds soak them in water for three days changing the water daily and plant them while they re still fresh. Birds of paradise are vibrant tropical flowers that grow best outdoors in hot humid environments but they can thrive if kept in pots as well. Here in the us it is only hardy in zones 9 through 11. Divide a bird of paradise that has grown too big for its pot or that has lots of shoots coming out of its base.

The plant makes an attractive addition to the backyard garden in these zones and can be used as the focal point in a floral planting. Bird of paradise grows 4 to 6 tall and wide.