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title: "Why are my Bird of Paradise leaves curling? I’ve tried everything. I…"
description: "Why are my Bird of Paradise leaves curling? I’ve tried everything. I have 3. Each one is growing New leaves but the older leaves are curling. I just added…"
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author: "Connie E"
published: "2024-02-05T00:56:11.972031Z"
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# Why are my Bird of Paradise leaves curling? I’ve tried everything. I…

_Posted by Connie E on 2024-02-05_

Why are my Bird of Paradise leaves curling? I’ve tried everything. I have 3. Each one is growing  
New leaves but the older leaves are curling. I just added another grow light one day ago wondering  
If it’s not enough light in this corner. Unfortunately this is the only spot I have.

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## 4 comments

### Vera commented on 2024-02-05

BOPs are a plant fail for me, but I found that lack of humidity was a significant factor in my case. I had a lot of very curly leaves 😩

#### Connie E replied on 2024-02-05

Thanks, I run a humidifier several times a week. And I mist the leaves at least once a week.

### letsfindjoy commented on 2024-02-05

Could also be too bright for it? Not sure about birds of paradise specifically but leaves can also curl from too much light. The soil might be drying out too fast also with too bright of light or you might need more humidity so perhaps running the humidifier more often.

#### Connie E replied on 2024-02-05

Thanks I’ll try running it more often. These BOP’s are confusing me. With rewarding me with new leaves and curling leaves at the same time. I wish my birdies would pick a lane🙄🤪

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