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Bird of paradise issue
Hi. I am in zone 10A (SWFL) and there is a bird of paradise planted on the north side of my house. Trouble is I have not ever seen it bloom. We were "snow birds" for five years and we just made the move full time in June. What do I do with a bird of paradise that doesn't bloom?



Since this has been up for a week and no one has responded, I'm going to speak up. I expect the lack of answer is because none of us have grown it and aren't really sure. This is "thinking out loud" not me actually knowing anything about this specific plant.
Some plants have to be a certain age before they bloom. Your's may simply not be old enough. Some have to have a certain amount of light, too much OR too little can be all it takes to inhibit blooming. If some plants get too crowded, they don't bloom. Others don't bloom if their roots get too deep. ( For example, irises need to be lifted up every few years.) Bulb/rhizome plants tend to get lazy if they have to work much to find sun for blossoms.
If I was in your place, I would try moving it to the south side of the house. Even as far south as you are, the north side is shadier. Separate the bulb part of the roots so that there is some space between them and only plant them an inch or so down. Covered but not deep.
At this point, what do you have to lose?
Thanks. I appreciate you taking time to respond. I have plans to relandscape the majority of the front. I hope to find a local garden club that can help with some planning.
ALWAYS best to have people who actually know your climate help out :-)
Let us know how it goes?