Bird Of Paradise 6 Inch Pot
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Default Nursery Pot or Upgrade to a Chic Chive Pot
Our plants come in the standard nursery pot unless you opt for one of our snazzy Chive pots. Keep in mind, each plant is a unique snowflake—size, shape, and quirks may vary. We do our best to deliver a plant that resembles the online glam shot and will thrive in your home, but perfection is a tall order.
Pick Up for Free or Get it Delivered Same-Day
For fourteen bucks, we'll deliver your new leafy friend across Toronto—cheaper than therapy, pricier than a TTC fare. Or schlep to our Queen West shop, where the air is thick with oxygen and the quiet desperation of millennials seeking purpose through plant parenthood.
For those with botanical FOMO, our same-day delivery hotline awaits (437-777-5021). Just ring up our sleep-deprived plant pushers, ready to enable your chlorophyll addiction at a moment's notice.
All Our Online Plants Are Hanging Out at Our Downtown Toronto Store Too
Yearning for a taste of horticultural enlightenment? Drag your carbon-based form to our Queen St. West sanctuary of sap and soil. Here, nestled between overpriced coffee shops and vintage stores selling someone's grandfather's suits, we dispense leafy wisdom like modern-day Druids. We're not just plant peddlers; we're chlorophyll cognoscenti, the Mensa of mulch, if you will. Come, let us dazzle you with our botanical brilliance. We're smarter than Google, if Google had roots.
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702 Queen St. W.,
Toronto, ON M6J 1E7
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Pro Indoor Plant Care Tip
How to take care of your Bird of Paradice
This leafy diva thrives on bright indirect light, well-draining soil, and just misting to keep it happy. Feed it monthly during growing season, and watch those Instagram-worthy leaves unfurl.
Bonus: it rarely complains, unlike your cat.
Care Level: Easy
My sister thrust a plant at me, proclaiming, "Even you can't kill this one." I eyed it suspiciously, recalling the Great Fern Fiasco of '98. But this leafy fellow had a certain je ne sais quoi, a will to live that bordered on the manic. I named it Lazarus, for obvious reasons. Weeks passed, and despite my best efforts to neglect it into oblivion, it thrived. It survived overwatering, underwatering, and that time I accidentally spritzed it with glass cleaner. Now, Lazarus and I have an understanding: it pretends I'm a competent plant parent, and I pretend not to notice its superhuman resilience.
Sun Light: Direct to Indirect
Aren't you the lucky plant parent! Your leafy friend is quite the sun connoisseur - a bit of direct rays, and it's living the high life. But don't worry, it's not too picky. Bright, indirect light? That'll do just fine, thank you very much. For the perfect prima donna placement, try a spot with some delightful morning sun kisses or a brief afternoon tanning session. The rest of the day? Just ambient glow, darling. It's like a spa day, every day, for your botanical bestie. Who knew plants could be such sophisticated sunbathers?
Light: Bright
Lucky you! Your plant's got a taste for the spotlight. A swanky window sill or a VIP stool next to the window? Perfect! It's like a front-row seat to the sun's daily show. Blinds or no blinds? Well, that depends on how much of a sun worshipper your green diva is. Just remember, darling, these leafy celebrities are real attention seekers - they'll literally grow towards the light. It's like they're trying to get closer to their adoring fans. Who knew plants could be such drama queens, right? But hey, give them their 15 minutes of fame, and they'll flourish!
Water: When fully dry
What a delightful little water connoisseur you've got there! This green gem prefers its soil on the drier side - think of it as a spa day for roots. A week between drinks is usually perfect, but who doesn't love a bit of flexibility? Just keep an eye out for those adorable droopy leaves - that's your plant's charming way of saying "Hydration, please!" Brighter spots might make it a tad thirstier, while shadier nooks turn it into a water-sipping master. Remember, a touch of thirst keeps your leafy friend robust and thriving. Happy plant, happy life!
Humidity: High
Well, aren't these leafy divas just living their best tropical fantasy? A daily mist is their version of a luxury spa treatment - talk about high maintenance! If you're feeling fancy, why not throw in a personal humidifier? It's like a full-time butler for your plant's atmospheric needs. Don't fret if you can't keep up with their humidity demands though. They won't dramatically wilt away, but they might sport some fashionably crunchy leaf edges - think of it as the plant equivalent of a bad hair day. Embrace the drama, darling!
Interaction with Pets: Caution
Look at you, being all responsible with your green friends! Sure, these plants might throw a little tantrum in your pet's tummy if nibbled, but let's be real - we survived the pre-internet era with pets and plants coexisting just fine. It's not like your leafy pals are plotting world domination through pet poisoning!
If your furry friend isn't typically a salad connoisseur, you're probably in the clear. Besides, have you seen what's lurking in your garden? Azaleas and English ivy are practically the bad boys of the plant world compared to your indoor darlings.
So relax, plant parent! Just keep an eye out and maybe don't serve up a Peperomia smoothie to Fluffy, okay? After all, we want your home to be a jungle, not a drama zone!
Meet Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise - nature's very own drama queen. These floral divas, when brought indoors, tend to go on strike faster than a French railway worker. They're not asking for much, really - just a personal tropical paradise with humidity levels that would make a sauna blush and enough light to power a small solar farm. Is that so hard?
Now, the variety Chive peddles is the white-flowering giant, a true supermodel of the plant world. Its leaves are so massive, one could probably use them as makeshift umbrellas during a surprise shower. The orange variety, while slightly less high-maintenance, still requires a perfect storm of conditions to put on its flower show.