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title: "So, in a last ditch effort to save my very sad Bird of Paradise, I…"
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# So, in a last ditch effort to save my very sad Bird of Paradise, I…

_Opslået af Hannah den 2024-10-08_

So, in a last ditch effort to save my very sad Bird of Paradise, I completely chopped the plant and trimmed the roots. I put the roots in a jar of water and have gotten this growth (about 3cm) in only 3 days!

I don’t know if this is the start of a new stem (it’s unfurling a bit like a leaf) does anyone know what’s going on here? I don’t want to get my hopes up and have it be nothing! 😭

![Vedhæftet fil 1 af 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/q5R0Utc6Kx2vYB9g41QAaMawgVC_AbgvRdTNEGi5iWs/CoEMVeeESMyEex_lZA3vAQ.webp?size=large)

![Vedhæftet fil 2 af 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/q5R0Utc6Kx2vYB9g41QAaMawgVC_AbgvRdTNEGi5iWs/PTX2SKM9Sji_q_n_voIaJA.webp?size=large)

## 3 kommentarer

### B-Angie-B 2024 kommenterede den 2024-10-08

Hey! It looks like you’re getting some exciting growth there! That new bit of green you’re seeing is a great sign—it could be a new leaf starting to form. If it’s unfurling a bit, like you described, it’s very likely the plant is trying to push out new growth, which is awesome!

Here’s what to keep doing:

• Keep the roots in water for now and make sure the water is clean. You can change the water every few days to prevent any bacteria from forming.  
• Bright, indirect light is key, so if it’s near a window (but not getting direct sunlight), that’s perfect.  
• Patience: You’re doing great so far! Bird of Paradise can be a bit slow, but new growth like this is promising.

I know it’s hard not to get too hopeful, but this is looking really good—keep up the care, and let’s see where this new growth goes!

#### Hannah svarede den 2024-10-09

Thank you so much ☺️

### Aisha kommenterede den 2024-10-10

I know nothing about BOP but growth is growth so I’d have some hope regardless. 😂

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