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A tropical plant expert reveals how to overwinter bird of paradise plants successfully

The striking blooms of a bird of paradise plant (Strelitzia spp) make an impact whether cultivated indoors or outdoors. Native to South Africa, their flowers resemble tropical birds, coming in shades ...
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Here's the Secret to Getting Your Bird-of-Paradise to Bloom—Both Indoors and Out

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bird-of-paradise look as though they may take a lot of work to care for due to their size and exotic ...
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Birds-of-paradise are sending secret color signals invisible to human eyes, scientists say

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Birds-of-paradise ‘glow’ with their skin and feathers

Birds-of-paradise can emit green, yellow and pale blue light from their bodies. It’s believed this ability – known as biofluorescence – helps the birds to stand out or hide in their tropical forest ...