BIRD OF PARADISE

Species Name: Strelitzia reginae (pronounced "str-lit-zee-a ree-ji-na")

Also Known As: Bird

Available: Year round

Colors: Orange and Blue flower

Vase Life: 5 to 7 days

CARE FOR ARRANGED BIRDS OF PARADISE

1. Display in a cool location, out of direct sunlight and away from air vents. Avoid excessively hot or cold areas. Keep the room's temperature above 50°F.
2. Check water level daily to make sure container is full and add warm water as needed.
3. Mist Daily.
4. Remove any damaged or dying foliage or flowers.
5. Recut 1 inch from flower stems every 4 to 5 days to maintain water uptake( make sure the cut is angled and not flat so the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the vase.)

CARE FOR BOXED BIRDS OF PARADISE

1. Unpack flowers immediately and remove any protective covering.
2. Prepare a clean container and fill it with warm water and a flower preservative.
3. Remove all foliage on stem that would be below the water line in the container.
4. Cut 2 to 3 inches from the flower stems, preferably under water, at an angle so that the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the container.
5. Display in a cool location, out of direct sunlight and away from air vents. Avoid excessively hot or cold areas. Keep the room's temperature above 50°F.
6. Check water level daily to make sure container is full and add warm water as needed.
7. Mist Daily.
8. Remove any damaged or dying foliage or flowers.
9. Recut 1 inch from flower stems every 4 to 5 days to maintain water uptake( make sure the cut is angled and not flat so the flower stems do not rest on the bottom of the vase.)

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