White Bird of Paradise Leaves

White Bird of Paradise is a popular ornamental plant grown for its foliage.  Its large banana-like leaves that grow from its clumping stalks are loved by many and used in various landscape designs. The leaves are arranged in a fan-like position on the upper erect portion of the plant’s trunks.  Each evergreen leaf is sensitive to strong winds.  For a tidy plant, most growers periodically remove ragged leaves.

The glossy leaves of White Bird of Paradise are usually used as plates to serve food in some seafood or native restaurants.  But because of these leaves, White Bird of Paradise has been loved by many as it provides a lush tropical effect on various landscapes, pool sides, patios, and even on containers.

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