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Bird of Paradise Yellowing from Poor Drainage

Fixing a Repotted Bird of Paradise with Soggy Roots

New Bird of Paradise yellowing from bottom up after repotting into pot with attached tray. Tray holes blocked for 4-5 days. Soil still wet after 2 weeks off tray.

Solution

Root ball saturated. Must repot.
Spread roots, use light potting soil (no vermiculite/perlite needed).
Add 2" drainage medium (pebbles/crushed stone) at bottom.
Birds like moisture, not saturation.

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