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title: "Hi! I’m new to the plant world but happy to be here. I was given this…"
description: "Hi! I’m new to the plant world but happy to be here. I was given this plant but no sure what it is. And I can tell I’m not correctly taking care of it due to…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Natalie M"
published: "2024-01-06T02:41:24.376Z"
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# Hi! I’m new to the plant world but happy to be here. I was given this…

_Posted by Natalie M on 2024-01-06_

Hi! I’m new to the plant world but happy to be here. I was given this plant but no sure what it is. And I can tell I’m not correctly taking care of it due to the broken stem. Or it was broken during the move.  
Does anyone know what it is and how I can best take care of it?  
Thank you so much!!

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## 5 comments

### my enchanted garden commented on 2024-01-06

it’s a white bird of paradise and if you add it to whatever location it’s in, this app will tell you everything that you need to know in order to take care of the plant :) it’s completely fine if the stem is broken if you remove it should be ok!!

#### Natalie M replied on 2024-01-06

Thank you so much!! Do you suggest to cut off the broken stems?

#### my enchanted garden replied on 2024-01-06

you’re welcome!! and it’s completely up to you! but if it were up to me i’d cut off the stem!

### Natalie M commented on 2024-01-06

Does it need a bigger pot?

#### Sunny replied on 2024-01-06

Check the roots first overcrowding and repot if it looks like a wicker basket.

It likes lots of bright light to flourish. It can tolerate medium light.

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