Then consider growing the bird in a full sun location. They can tolerate a little shade but seem to flower best in full sun. Lastly, keep older bird of paradise plants on a restricted diet.

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Light Mexican bird of paradise thrives in full sun. However, it can be planted in partial shade but expect reduced bloom production.

The leaves are handsome, large, and paddle-shaped, like those of a banana tree. Joe and Donna brought a 5-inch-tall bird of paradise specimen home from a plant shop in Kailua Kona almost 30 years ago.