My giant bird of paradise is finally blooming—cue the dramatic music because she is a showstopper! If you’ve got one of these beauties (Strelitzia nicolai), here’s how I keep mine happy and thriving ☀️ on our full-sun pool deck: • Sunlight: Full sun is no problem once it’s established! These plants are sun lovers, and mine soaks up those rays all day long 🌞 • Watering: I water deeply when the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry—especially important in full sun where it dries out faster 💦 • Humidity: She loves a little humidity boost, but with Florida’s natural weather, she’s thriving 🌴 • Feeding: I give her a weekly dose of liquid kelp—it’s like a tropical smoothie for her soul and helps push those blooms 🧃 • Pruning: I regularly remove spent leaves to keep her clean and bug-free ✂️ • Repotting: These beauties don’t mind being a bit root-bound, but I give her room to grow when she starts looking cramped 🪴 She’s bold, beautiful, and totally living her best life in the sunshine! If you’ve got the light, this is your sign to plant one ✨ #BirdOfParadise #GiantBirdOfParadise #PoolsidePlants #FullSunGarden #TropicalVibes #GardenGoals #LiquidKelpLove #PlantCareTips #ThatRealtorWhoGardens #ThatGayGardener #Garden #Gardening #GardeningTips #HomeGarden #GardenProject #FYP #Zone9 #Zone9Garden #GettingDirtyWithKyle #Stache #StacheDaddy #Gardening101 #GreenTherapy #GardeningJourney #GardenLove - @thatrealtorwhogardens