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About the Birds of Paradise Tropical Flower
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Delivery Recommendations
Recommended Delivery Date: 3 days before your event. (If your event is Saturday, suggested delivery day is Wednesday)
Bloom & Stem Details
Additional Information
The hard, beak-like spathe sits perpendicular to the stem and resembles a bird's head. The flower emerges from it, typically with 3 orange and 3 purplish-blue petals.
Birds of Paradise may arrive closed, with no orange petals visible. If blooms stay hidden or petals begin browning, gently use your thumb or tweezers to pull a petal from the spathe to encourage blooming. You can watch a short video tutorial of this process here. For full care instructions, see the Flower Care tab on this page.
Please Note
Your flowers will arrive looking thirsty and sleepy. This is absolutely NORMAL. Please see our Flower Care tab on this page to learn how to properly care for and handle your flowers.
As flowers are a natural product of Mother Nature and monitor resolutions can differ, the exact color tones of this flower may vary to some degree.
Package contents and prices are based on availability and may change due to weather and market conditions. If a substitution is necessary, we take great care to ensure your order closely matches your original flower choice, even if this means substituting flowers of higher value. While we will make every effort to contact you, there may be rare instances where we are unable to reach you in time. In such cases, we may proceed with substitutions to ensure your order ships on schedule, even without prior verbal confirmation.
Caring for Your Birds of Paradise
Birds of Paradise are shipped fresh directly from our farms to your doorstep. If your flowers appear "sleepy" or "thirsty" after their journey, this is completely normal. These flowers have just completed an international journey and need water. Following the important care and preparation steps below will help rehydrate them and ensure they last as long as possible.
Birds of Paradise Care Steps – From Arrival to Use
Step 1: Unpack and Inspect
Unpack Promptly: Open your boxes as soon as they arrive and remove any straps or outer packaging such as foam or paper.
Inspect Your Flowers: Look over your Birds of Paradise for any concerns before continuing with processing.
Step 2: Prepare the Containers
Use Clean Buckets: Choose buckets or containers that are clean and free from soap residue or bacteria. Rinse with warm water to help keep your flowers healthy.
Add Water: Fill each container with at least 4 inches of fresh, cool water. If flower food is available, follow the package directions and mix it in.
Step 3: Trim and Place in Water
Remove Packaging: Take off any rubber bands or plastic sleeves securing the flower bunches.
Remove Foliage Below the Waterline: Strip any leaves that will fall below the waterline to prevent bacterial growth.
Trim the Stems: Use clean, sharp floral shears or scissors to cut about 1 inch off each stem at a diagonal under cool running water. Avoid using household scissors, which can crush the stems and limit water absorption.
Place Immediately: After trimming, place the stems directly into the prepared water.
Step 4: Hydrate and Maintain
Hydration Time: Allow Birds of Paradise to hydrate for at least 4 hours — 8 to 12 hours is ideal.
Water & Misting: Check water levels often, as tropicals drink heavily at first. Refill as needed, and mist petals and foliage 1–2 times per day with room temperature water.
Temperature & Storage: Keep flowers in a warm room between 65°F–75°F. Do not refrigerate your tropical flowers — cold storage can damage the blooms. Avoid direct sunlight, cold drafts, or excessive heat.
Step 5: Ready to Use
Once hydrated, Birds of Paradise are ready to be arranged. For best results, re-cut the stems every 24–48 hours and refresh the water regularly.
Tips from Our Experts
Birds of Paradise may arrive with their orange petals still hidden inside the spathe (green head). To assist blooming or replace petals that have browned, gently insert your thumbnail or a pair of tweezers into the spathe and pull one of the hidden petals outward. Each stem contains multiple blooms that will emerge over time.
Birds of Paradise may also appear soft, compressed, or slightly limp due to shipping. This is normal — they will perk up beautifully after proper hydration and misting.
These blooms are extremely sensitive to cold. Avoid placing them near vents, open windows, or anywhere below 60°F.
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