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Can Bird of Paradise Regrow Roots from Basal Cuttings?

Only if a “node” (a swollen ring on the stem) is present. Cut just below the node, place in water or moist medium. Trim large leaves by half to reduce transpiration. New roots emerge from the node; new leaves follow. Without a node, bare stem won’t root.

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