How to trim bird of paradise?

Any pruning should be done in spring, cutting away faded blooms and flower stalks. In some cases, the plant may require severe pruning during dormancy, cutting back one-half of the branches and vertical growth. Red – Late winter to early spring (after threat of frost has ceased) is the best time to prune this type. read more

Below are the directions for how to trim a bird of paradise for different varieties: Strelizia – This type of bird of paradise requires little pruning. Any pruning should be done in spring, cutting away faded blooms and flower stalks. read more

The bird-of-paradise shrub sports neon-colored blossoms not unlike the bright plumage of a tropical bird. However, it can also get big — nearly 5 feet across and equally as tall — and it needs regular pruning to keep it from overgrowing its boundaries. read more

Prune a bird of paradise plant by cutting back dead foliage, deadheading flowers, removing suckers, trimming unruly growth and selectively pruning its stalks. You need pruning shears, a shovel and gloves to properly trim the plant. read more