Costa Farms Better Homes & Gardens Live Indoor Green White Bird of Paradise Plant in 10in. Pot

The large, banana-like leaves of white bird of paradise bring a taste of the tropics to your home. A tropical native, white bird of paradise is surprisingly drought resistant. White bird of paradise will add a striking vertical accent to any large, open space in your home. White bird of paradise thrives in bright light and will eventually grow 5 to 7 feet tall. (outdoors it can grow much taller). Although white bird of paradise won't flower indoors, they are still prized for their amazing foliage and forgiving temperament. White bird of paradise is native to south Africa and is also used as a landscape plant in frost-free regions of the U.S. An easy to grow plant with a big personality: it requires minimal care and adds instant beauty to your home or office. A great plant for homes and offices! And the perfect gift! House plants remove toxins from the indoor air: NASA’s clean air study concluded that houseplants promote better air quality in your home. The study by NASA found that houseplants actively remove chemical pollutants from the air. All plants help purify the air by removing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. Here's a tip: NASA researchers recommend at least one houseplant for every 100 square feet to improve the air quality in your home. Light: white bird of paradise grows best in a bright spot. Outdoors, grow it in sun or shade; bird of paradise needs full sun to bloom well. Indoors, they do best in medium or bright conditions. Water: allow the top inch or so of the soil to dry between waterings. White bird of paradise needs more frequent watering in spring and summer than it does fall and winter. The frequency of watering will depend on your plant's pot size, how much light it gets, and the indoor temperature of your home. It holds up well to drought, so you don't need to worry about it dying if you forget to water once or twice. Feeding: fertilize white bird of paradise a few times a year, in spring and summer, to keep it healthy. Use a general-purpose fertilizer labeled for houseplant use. Follow the directions on the fertilizer packaging for recommendations on how much to use. Pruning/shaping: white bird of paradise typically doesn't require pruning or shaping to keep its good looks. Remove yellow or faded leaves. Repotting: repot your White Bird of Paradise when it becomes root bound. (a houseplant is root bound when roots appear in the soil or begin to escape through drain holes in the pot bottom.) A well-draining potting soil mixture for is recommended when repotting. Never repot houseplants using soil from your yard. Outdoor options: outdoors, even where they're not hardy, bird of paradise is an excellent patio plant. The white variety adds palm-like texture to decks, patios, balconies, and other outdoor spaces. If you grow bird of paradise outdoors in a cold-winter climate, you can bring it in for the winter. White bird of paradise safety: Costa Farms white bird of paradise is not intended for human or animal consumption.