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Gardening

Shambala

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2. Thanks, good tip.

Reply to marble falls (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 16, 2025, 05:47 PM

Jun 16

I’ll try that. There are lots of shoots and growth around the base where it looks like many others trunks were previously cut off at the base. I will leave trunks and see if anything sprouts. I had regular bird of paradise at my previous house that I used to thin out pretty regularly with no ill effects so assumed the giants would be just as hearty.

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Giant bird of paradise - don't make the mistake I did [View all] Shambala Jun 16 OP

half bury on its side and water the fallen piece, it just may root and thrive. Don't take down the the trunk. marble falls Jun 16 #1

Thanks, good tip. Shambala Jun 16 #2

I love plants, I also make mistakes. Fortunately I have had some good luck reviving a lot of my victims. marble falls Jun 16 #3

Don't know where you are but these grow everywhere here in sw Florida..they are beautiful Deuxcents Jun 16 #4

Southern California Shambala Jun 16 #5

I just googled and yes, your climate should be fine..grow zones 10, 11. Deuxcents Jun 16 #6