Very few plants command attention in your home and garden like the unusual and captivating bird-of-paradise plant. Nicknamed for their crane-like flowers, these subtropical perennials, belonging to ...

Orange Bird of Paradise are rarely sold outside of the tropics. Make no mistake, they’re incredibly common in climates where they grow well (think Florida and California). They don’t have the instant ...

Dear Reader: I don’t know if you’re talking about Mexican bird of paradise (Caesalpinia) or the tropical type (Strelitzia). I suspect the former. It blooms best when it’s allowed to grow vigorously in ...

Q: My bird-of-paradise plant is 25 years old and began blooming three years ago. A new flower recently started opening, as seen in the photo. - Laura Schumacker, Fullerton, N.D. A: Thanks, Laura, for ...

All gardens need trees for a variety of reasons. Some provide needed shade and a canopy for undergrowth. Some are the foundational pieces for the outdoor rooms that you create. Some just exude beauty ...

"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 ...