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Well-drained, moist soil is best
Although bird-of-paradise prefers fertile ground, it will grow in just about any well-drained soil. Don’t plant it too deeply. The top of the root ball should be even with the soil’s surface. The first six months are crucial to the bird-of-paradise’s growth. The leaves will turn yellow and die if the soil is too dry or too soggy. A three-inch layer of mulch stabilizes plant temperature, decreases the chance of stem rot, and helps conserve moisture.
