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title: "Hey Everyone! Beginner planter here! What should I / not do with this…"
description: "Hey Everyone! Beginner planter here! What should I / not do with this White Bird of Paradise? Looks healthy except for this leaf. It is on a humid back porch…"
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published: "2026-06-22T17:52:28.754431Z"
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# Hey Everyone! Beginner planter here! What should I / not do with this…

_Posted by White Bird of Paradi on 2026-06-22_

Hey Everyone! Beginner planter here! What should I / not do with this White Bird of Paradise? Looks healthy except for this leaf. It is on a humid back porch in the shade. Thanks ahead!

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## 9 comments

### Mezza 🪴🌱 commented on 2026-06-22

Possibly over watering 💦💦  
How often do you water it?  
I’m assuming the yellowing was gradual?  
(Im also a newbie but have been told that this is usually over watering potentially).

#### White Bird of Paradi replied on 2026-06-22

Okay!!! Thank you!!

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-06-22

That marking is old overwatering damage you can leave the leaf on. Make sure it’s in a chunky tropical mix and don’t overwater.

#### White Bird of Paradi replied on 2026-06-22

Super helpful! Thank you 🫶🏼

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-06-22

No problem!

### Mayla 🌵 Thomas commented on 2026-08-15

Do you have a drainage holes ?

#### White Bird of Paradi replied on 2026-08-15

Yes (:

#### Mayla 🌵 Thomas replied on 2026-08-15

I accually bought this plant 2 days ago, repotted already and I’m waiting to thrive 🥰

### Katian commented on 2026-09-14

I was gifted two of these plants, both huge! I gave one to my neighbour and have kept the other. I was told it was a standard palm!! I'm on a steep learning curve! 🫶🏼

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