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Choosing the Right Container Size for a Growing Bird of Paradise

Bigger Is Better for Bird of Paradise

Bird of paradise in 12″ pot: they grow 25 ft in Florida. First sign of cramping = stunted crown. Use the largest container you can move. Bigger pot = more root room = healthier plant.

Cold Climate Compromise

In cold zones, you must move it. Get a strong helper and a pot on wheels. But don't undersize—BOP roots demand space.

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