It is better to use fertile soil with high air permeability and strong drainage capacity to cultivate Bird of paradise flower, because its root system is also fleshy, if it can not meet the requirements of air permeability and drainage, it may affect its growth. It's also good to make up soil by yourself, just mix rotten leaf soil, garden soil, coarse sand and coal cinder. In addition, the use of poor soil but also to add a certain amount of basic fertilizer, so as to help plant growth.
Note that the use of cultivation soil can not have eggs, should do a good job in advance of sterilization and disinfection, or cultivation and breeding will harm its root system.
Generally, it takes at least 3 years from sowing to flowering. However, conservation methods will also have an impact on its flowering, and it is possible to grow for 4-5 years before flowering. The premise of its flowering is that when the leaves grow to 9-10 pieces, if the leaves are too few, it is difficult for it to blossom.
If the family maintenance does not bloom when it is due, we should consider whether there is a problem in maintenance. Usually, the amount of nitrogen fertilizer is too large, the flower pot size is not suitable will hinder its flowering.