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title: "What else can I do to help our Bird of Paradise in N facing patio…"
description: "What else can I do to help our Bird of Paradise in N facing patio window? I think this is the best natural light option we have for it. Would it help to rotate…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Julie"
published: "2026-06-18T01:14:47.459743Z"
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# What else can I do to help our Bird of Paradise in N facing patio…

_Posted by Julie on 2026-06-18_

What else can I do to help our Bird of Paradise in N facing patio window? I think this is the best natural light option we have for it. Would it help to rotate it out of its leaning pattern? Don’t want to stress it though? Leaves are curling (mostly away from window) despite fertilizing and watering schedule per app being followed. In Phoenix, AZ and too hot for it outside, almost died so brought it inside for past 2 years and has recovered to this - but never bloomed.

Bonus cute kitty 😹📸

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## 3 comments

### Danuta commented on 2026-06-18

Thanks for the bonus kitty!  
When was the last time you repotted it? Do you water from the top or soak the pot? These are tropical plants do you have a humidifier in your home?

#### Julie replied on 2026-06-21

😻We repotted about a month ago. I’ve been watering from the top

We do have a humidifier but it’s in our bedroom, that’s something we can consider for a more tropical environment near it!

I do mist regularly.

#### Danuta replied on 2026-06-27

Try soaking it, then you need to make sure it’s well drained before. I do have all my plants in clear grower pots, that gets placed in the decorative pot, that makes this technique of watering a bit easier

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