The editor introduces how to care for the bird of paradise plant and the detailed knowledge of its symbolism and meaning. Next, the editor will introduce to everyone.
An introduction
The bird of paradise plant is also known as the bird of paradise flower or the paradise bird flower.
The bird of paradise plant is a perennial herb of the banana family, sub-family bird of paradise, and has no stem.
It is native to southern Africa, cultivated in parks and gardens in large cities in southern China, and grown in greenhouses in the north. The bird of paradise plant is evergreen, with large, beautiful leaves and unique flowers that can be planted in corners of the yard for landscaping and decoration of flower beds and gardens.
✔ Flower language
The bird that can fly to paradise, carrying various emotions and longing to paradise.
No matter when or where, never forget that the person you love is waiting for you.
Origin
Because of the legend of the bird of paradise, after the boy and girl fell in love and were separated, the girl died waiting for the boy, and when the boy overcame all difficulties and returned home, he received the news of the girl's death. From then on, the boy gave the bird of paradise plant at home to passing travelers, reminding them not to forget that their loved ones at home were always waiting for them.
✔ Legend story
The boy and girl were very much in love. The boy liked to take photos all over the world, while the girl liked to plant flowers at home. No matter where the boy went, he would bring local flower seeds for the girl, who loved the bird of paradise the most. Therefore, every year when the bird of paradise flowers bloom, the boy would return home to see the flowers with the girl.
The boy was going to take photos outside again, this time to a native tribe. The girl's brother wanted to go too, and the girl agreed. On their way, they were attacked by wild beasts and got separated while escaping. A girl from the native tribe saved the boy and brought him back to their tribe. This girl was the princess of the tribe. The princess liked the boy very much and wanted him to stay, but the boy only loved his girlfriend and was determined to leave. Out of anger, the princess used magic to confuse the boy's heart, making him lose consciousness and live with the princess in the native tribe, which was seen by the girl's brother. He returned home alone and told his sister not to think about the boy anymore because he would not return. The girl didn't believe her brother's words; she believed that when the bird of paradise flowers bloom, the boy would come back. Using the little consciousness he had left, he struggled to escape from the native tribe. The princess gave him two choices: to live with the princess in the tribe or to enter a cage with a tiger. The boy slowly walked towards the cage, and just as he was about to enter, the princess was moved and decided to let the boy go. The girl still waited at home for the boy's return. When the bird of paradise flowers bloomed, the boy didn't return. When the flowers withered, the boy still didn't return. When the boy finally came home, he no longer saw the girl. Her brother told him that the girl had died of longing. The boy was extremely sad, and from then on, he never went anywhere to take photos; he only planted flowers at home—the bird of paradise. Whenever travelers passed by, he would give them a bird of paradise flower and tell them: "No matter when or where, never forget that the person you love is waiting for you. This is the bird of paradise flower, also known as the bird of paradise plant."
✔ Maintenance
1 Soil
Suitable for growth in loose, deep humus soil.
2 Fertilization
Apply diluted flower fertilizer every 15 days.
Household rice water, after becoming mature, can be used as fertilizer.
3 Lighting
Loves plenty of sunlight, but needs shade during the hot summer days. It can accept full-day sunlight exposure at other times.
4 Temperature
Loves a warm, humid, semi-shaded environment. The suitable temperature range is 12°C to 25°C, and it's best to keep the room temperature above 5°C in winter.
5 Watering
In summer, when the temperature is high and water evaporates quickly, water once a day.
At other times, water when the surface of the potting soil is dry, and water thoroughly when watering.
6 Pest control
The bird of paradise plant can be affected by diseases such as root rot, cottony scale insects, and heart borers. It should be frequently sprayed with 1000 times the concentration of oxidation orchard, potassium permanganate, and carbendazim for prevention and control.
The method to prevent root rot is mainly to ensure ventilation and air permeability.
The above sharing on how to care for the bird of paradise plant and a detailed introduction to its symbolism and meaning is hoped to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.