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Old 11-28-2010, 06:27 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: bird of paradice

Treat it like a cactus. Allow it to dry out completely between waterings, especially during the winter months. It is an African plant. For years nurserymen and collectors have told me each separate plant must have at least 7 leaves before they will bloom. LOTS of full sun. They bloom year round here in Miami, both Regina and Nicolai. There is also a round spikey leaved form (similar in appearance to Sanseveria cylindrica), and a Giant orange/blue flower form that Ive seen grow to the tops of 1 story houses.
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