Bird of Paradise is a vivid , exotic plant name for the beautiful blue and orangish flower that resemble an alien bird . This plant is widely associated with tropic areas , but it actually hails from South Africa . It is the official bloom of Los Angeles and is appreciated in the United States for its ornamental attraction . job with the Bird of Paradise , however , can add a halt to this plant ’s exclusive knockout .

Mealy Bugs

Mealy bugs are ordered series insects with soft bodies covered in ashen , waxen powder . These bugs dine on Bird of Paradise plants with their go down on mouthpart and surface the plant with a steamy layer call honeydew . A black fungus then grow on the honeydew . Mealy bugs damage can merely cause the plant to look bad , or they can stamp out it tout ensemble if left untreated . The sooty fungus is often the indication that mealy bug are feasting on your plant . Treat granulose bug by insecticide or other biological mean . Some growers of Bird of Paradise opt to use the larva of ladybird beetle to feed on the granulose hemipterous insect and extinguish them . A tiny , parasitic wasp called Leptomastix dactylopii can be used to give on the mealy germ in add-on to the ladybird beetle larvae . If you opt for an insecticide , be certain to follow the label directions when lend oneself the product .

Phytophthora Root Rot

This is a fungus that causes origin death and legal injury to the plant stem . Phytophthora can be triggered by one of the many species of this fungus . You may notice that the industrial plant stem turn looks disrobe or scaly . The top of your Bird of Paradise may also show symptom of this trouble . It may face droopy or discolored . Overly wet territory is a precede cause of this fungus . keep this trouble with your Bird of Paradise by conduct attention to not overwater .

Spider Mites

wanderer mites are mutual pests among houseplants . They lay out in colour from red to Robert Brown and are surd to see with the nude eye because of their small size . Spider mites attack the leaves of the works and feed on the sap . This causes bruising and discoloration , and can give the Bird of Paradise a bronze or grey looking . The plant leaves can become scorched and start to cast . If not treated , the flora can die . care for and prevent wanderer mite infestations by using a pesticide to kill the insect . Always follow the manufacturer ’s directions when using an pesticide .

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