The bird of paradise, with its showy orange, blue, and purple blooms ... to start with a mix intended for tropical plants, and then add things like white lava rock (perlite) and orchid bark ...

Very few plants ... white and firm. If you notice moldy or soft roots, you should remove any affected parts, treat the ...

Most are distinguished by striking colors and bright plumage of yellow, blue ... These birds also lend their name to a colorful flower. South Africa's bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae ...