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title: "Can anyone help me diagnose my bird of paradise? Some of the leaves…"
description: "Can anyone help me diagnose my bird of paradise? Some of the leaves are browning, while others are curling. Some information about her…she has drainage holes,…"
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published: "2026-06-27T22:33:36.422319Z"
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# Can anyone help me diagnose my bird of paradise? Some of the leaves…

_Posted by EC on 2026-06-27_

Can anyone help me diagnose my bird of paradise? Some of the leaves are browning, while others are curling. Some information about her…she has drainage holes, watering according to the schedule, and is at a window that gets lots of sunlight in the morning but tapers off as the day goes on.

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## 7 comments

### Morgan Picillo 🖤 🌿 commented on 2026-06-28

Oh noo! Is the soil getting really dry between waterings? When was it's last repot?

#### EC replied on 2026-06-28

Hi! The soil doesn’t seem to be dry. I have to admit I don’t always check. I belief its last repot was in December. I’m curious if cutting off the overly damaged leaves might help?

### Sara commented on 2026-06-28

I would cut off damaged leaves. Have you checked thoroughly for pests? That first pic makes me wonder if you’ve got some pest damage

#### EC replied on 2026-06-29

That’s what I’m afraid of. It’s such a big plant at this point. I don’t know if I’d be able to get rid of all the pests if that’s the case. 😓

#### Sara replied on 2026-07-10

Spray it down with alcohol, keep out of light until it dries. Repeat a few times over the upcoming days/weeks.

### MK commented on 2026-07-01

Happened to me as well- i bought a deep water meter to actually test how dry is was deep in the pot since they like deep roots, not wide. I would soak this plant is water for like 5-10 minutes. Then let it rest an drain. Dont let it sit in the water then start checking it every day or other day to see how fast it is guzzling water. I am watering my guy every other day rifht now! It is insane

### EC commented on 2026-07-02

Thank you all for your tips. My plant is going to get a major makeover this weekend. Fingers crossed 🤞🏽 it bounces back.

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