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title: "A beginner needs help! I got this Bird of Paradise repotted and…"
description: "A beginner needs help! I got this Bird of Paradise repotted and fertilized. I’m trying to get the leaves up to stop the bending. What’s the best way to do…"
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# A beginner needs help! I got this Bird of Paradise repotted and…

_BirdieofParadise님이 2025-04-15에 게시함_

A beginner needs help! I got this Bird of Paradise repotted and fertilized.

I’m trying to get the leaves up to stop the bending. What’s the best way to do that? I’ve been fumbling with bamboo sticks and they don’t seem strong enough.

Is this a lost cause and I should just cut them? The leaves are in great shape. It’s clear this plant was well loved until just recently.

![4개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xApi86v_73kMyyrif9pdz98GYmBf0WckcpqNoJ69BnE/m96_nnHMQKS4wW034rAHeA.webp?size=large)

![4개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xApi86v_73kMyyrif9pdz98GYmBf0WckcpqNoJ69BnE/O9X5mYFCRuOd2C7jPyNh1A.webp?size=large)

![4개 중 3번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xApi86v_73kMyyrif9pdz98GYmBf0WckcpqNoJ69BnE/szVqgDnyRt-GJcvVZK015A.webp?size=large)

![4개 중 4번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/xApi86v_73kMyyrif9pdz98GYmBf0WckcpqNoJ69BnE/nFYWsXowSc2DnjuM_--iRw.webp?size=large)

## 4개의 댓글

### Sunny님이 2025-04-15에 댓글을 남겼어요.

The broken areas look permanently damaged from the browning that has already started. I would keep the two best leaves that are particularly attached and cut off all the rest. This will keep photosynthesis going until new leaves emerge to support the plant. Then, cut the remaining damaged leaves.

### Yolanda님이 2025-04-15에 댓글을 남겼어요.

You can also get some plant tape to support them better. The Velcro on the tape can help you tie in certain areas until they retrain to climb up.. but I agree anything damaged get rid of it. Good luck

### KJM님이 2025-04-16에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Bird of paradise is a very heavy feeder. I think your best approach is to fertilize every week. In theory this should allow your plant to generate stronger stems.

#### BirdieofParadise님이 2025-04-16에 답변했습니다.

I put in a long release fertilizer today!

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