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title: "Went to take my trash out today and was so surprised to find this by…"
description: "Went to take my trash out today and was so surprised to find this by the dumpster!! I believe it’s a bird of paradise, but not 100% sure. Any tips on taking…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/Cc6Clk7STWmGm7x-AMrsOQ"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "bradymo"
published: "2024-06-02T17:20:21.979551Z"
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# Went to take my trash out today and was so surprised to find this by…

_Posted by bradymo on 2024-06-02_

Went to take my trash out today and was so surprised to find this by the dumpster!! I believe it’s a bird of paradise, but not 100% sure. Any tips on taking care of them?

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## 6 comments

### tortellini commented on 2024-06-02

if it is a bird of paradise then use distilled water. they also like watering pretty often (maybe when top inch of soil is dry) and high humidity

#### bradymo replied on 2024-06-02

Never would’ve thought about using distilled water, thank you!

### Jack\_R commented on 2024-06-02

Lucky find looks pretty healthy too! They love lots and lots of light and higher humidity if possible! Well draining soil and just water when top half is dry.

#### Jack\_R replied on 2024-06-02

It is 10000% a BoP

#### bradymo replied on 2024-06-02

I was so surprised! I could not imagine leaving one of these behind

### Jack\_R commented on 2024-06-02

Well I’m glad it found a new (and better) home lol

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