{"product_id":"bird-of-paradise-potting-mix","title":"Bird of Paradise Potting Mix – Moisture-Balanced Tropical Soil","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBird of Paradise Potting Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, Airy \u0026amp; Moisture-Balanced Mix for Healthy Roots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your Bird of Paradise a growing environment designed to support its vigorous growth and substantial root system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBird of Paradise plants are vigorous tropical plants that perform best in a growing medium that provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsistent moisture while still allowing excess water to drain freely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Bird of Paradise Mix is formulated specifically for container growing. Coco coir and sphagnum peat moss help maintain moisture between waterings, while fine pine bark provides organic structure and air space throughout the root zone. Perlite and pumice improve drainage and long-lasting porosity, while calcined clay helps maintain structure and provides additional moisture- and nutrient-holding capacity. Worm castings contribute organic matter and gentle nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, airy, moisture-balanced mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to support vigorous tropical growth without keeping the roots continuously wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Mix Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich \u0026amp; Airy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine pine bark, perlite, and pumice help maintain structure and air space throughout the root zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalanced Moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoco coir and sphagnum peat moss help maintain consistent moisture between waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood Drainage \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerlite and pumice help excess water drain freely, while calcined clay provides long-lasting structure and additional moisture- and nutrient-holding capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade for Vigorous Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorm castings provide organic matter and gentle nutrition while leaving room for you to adjust fertilization as your plant grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoco Coir • Sphagnum Peat Moss • Pine Bark • Perlite • Pumice • Calcined Clay • Worm Castings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Bird of Paradise • Giant Bird of Paradise • Strelitzia nicolai • Orange Bird of Paradise • Strelitzia reginae • Other Container-Grown Strelitzia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the mix regularly rather than following a fixed schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater thoroughly when the upper portion of the mix has begun to dry, then allow excess water to drain freely from the container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBird of Paradise plants prefer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsistent moisture during active growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but the root zone should never remain continuously saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge plants growing in warm, bright conditions may use water quickly, while plants growing indoors during cooler or lower-light periods will dry more slowly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow slightly more of the mix to dry between waterings during periods of slower growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever leave the container standing in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBird of Paradise plants are vigorous growers and benefit from regular feeding during active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring spring and summer, feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer according to the manufacturer's recommended rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular moderate feeding is preferable to applying excessive fertilizer at one time. Reduce feeding during fall and winter when growth slows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this mix contains only a modest amount of worm castings, additional fertilizer will still be needed for long-term container growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepotting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepot when roots have substantially filled the container, the plant begins drying much more quickly after watering, or drainage has noticeably slowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBird of Paradise plants can tolerate being somewhat snug in their containers, so there is no need to move into an excessively large pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMove up only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone pot size at a time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and always use a sturdy container with unobstructed drainage holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Bird of Paradise can eventually become a very large plant, so larger specimens may require increasingly substantial containers for both root room and stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade for Your Houseplants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Blooming Faith Farm, we make our growing mixes with carefully selected ingredients to create practical, plant-focused blends for home growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Bird of Paradise Mix is formulated specifically for container-grown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrelitzia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing the balance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoisture retention, drainage, root aeration, and structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e these vigorous tropical plants need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a soil-less potting mix made from the ingredients listed above. 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