Help! Bird of Paradise Despair :(?

I live in Florida. My huband bought me a beautiful bird of paradise plant this past mother%26#039;s day. This plant was purchased at a flower shop supposedly facing a southern exposure. I placed it in my house in a ceiling to floor window facing north. I%26#039;m not a plant novice, so this one has me perplexed. It has started to decline and it seems that everything I%26#039;m reading regarding their care is controversial. Should they be watered deeply and allowed to dry out or should they be kept moist? Should they have bright light or full sun? I%26#039;ve since moved it outside in some sun, but the leaves are now starting to curl???

Help! Bird of Paradise Despair :(?
BIrd of Paradise are very awsome plants, they can get very tall and have giant leaves. So i suggest having it outside in partial shade to part sun in a warm area. If you are going to have it in a pot make sure it is a very big one because the roots are big and grow fast because the plant does get very big! And keep the soil well moist. I have some and i water them every day in the afternoon until the soil gets nice and soaked, the leaves are doing very good too.
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Reply:i would put some vitamin B1 on it. or, even better, some Superthrive. and if you can, put it outside on an east facing wall, preferably under an overhang where the humidity will stay. in their native habitat of South Africa, i believe they have very nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. so mebbe try that? only, add some cracked ice (water-retaining organic granules that release water slowly to the plant%26#039;s roots). :)



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