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Encouraging Blooms on White Bird of Paradise

For mature Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) in 16-inch pots, apply 1 cup of Epsom salts per pot, water in, and ensure full sun exposure. Blooming often requires maturity, high light, and a potassium/magnesium boost. Offshoots (pups) are a good sign of vigor.

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