Pruning guide
How to prune narrow-leaf bird of paradise
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning narrow-leaf bird of paradise — FAQ
When should I prune narrow-leaf bird of paradise?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does narrow-leaf bird of paradise need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune narrow-leaf bird of paradise mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune narrow-leaf bird of paradise?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.