When is the best time to divide a bird of paradise? Do you need to dig up the whole plant or just thin it out?
Bird of paradise can be divided any time. If dividing during the cooler months, don’t expect a lot of growth until spring, but the plant can still begin establishing roots. You have the option of digging the entire plant and separating it into sections with three or more main stems, or severing sections from the parent planting, while the rest remains in the soil. The plants are firmly attached, so you need a sharp pointed shovel or knife to do the dividing. Keep the plants moist after separating, and if the weather remains warm, feed them in four to six weeks.
