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title: "Bird of paradise problems. Does anyone know how I can help her? We…"
description: "Bird of paradise problems. Does anyone know how I can help her? We brought her in for the winter. She was not looking great already but now looks worse. Leaves…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "dana"
published: "2025-12-06T19:07:32.367199Z"
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# Bird of paradise problems. Does anyone know how I can help her? We…

_Posted by dana on 2025-12-06_

Bird of paradise problems. Does anyone know how I can help her? We brought her in for the winter. She was not looking great already but now looks worse. Leaves look brown and crispy at the edges. We follow the Planta suggestions for care.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/rv3ES4ECYKwVIVn-ezS2mTsr1j-ZCYdYjZEeszVnweU/17aoY1c-Sh-38IJ4HQBZzg.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Barbara commented on 2025-12-06

How much light does she get? I say she because all mine are she’s.🤭. I know they typically don’t need direct light, but maybe she’s just struggling with the location change? Do you have a grow light near her?

### Barbara commented on 2025-12-06

I would cut off her damaged leaves and check on how much water she’s getting.

#### dana replied on 2025-12-06

She is in a pretty bright room next to a sliding door wall. No grow light. Would I cut at the base? At an angle toward the center?

#### Barbara replied on 2025-12-06

I would cut near the base at an angle.

### Barbara commented on 2025-12-06

I think a grow light would help and mist her regularly. They like that

### Barbara commented on 2025-12-06

This might help

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