The Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a gorgeous perennial that thrives in fond climates or even the desert . It can also survive a annual freeze . Also know as the red bird of paradise , or the pridefulness of Barbados , this tropic plant can accomplish height of up to 15 feet . A penis of the pea family ( Fabaceae ) , the species name pulcherrima translates to mean " very pretty . " Its peak has five petals with a violent , six - inch - recollective stamen . Perfect for USDA zones 8 - 11 , it is very liberal of drouth conditions .

Step 1

found your caesalpinia pulcherrima six human foot apart in an orbit that will experience full Dominicus , although a little shadiness is well brook . try your grunge to verify there are at least light amounts of alkaline present . The plant will grow well in piquant condition with well - drained soil .

Step 2

Fertilize your plant with any oecumenical type plant food as needed , usually one time per month . However , once this industrial plant is well established fertiliser will not be need .

Step 3

Water the plant enough to furnish slimly moist soil . Although they are drought resistant , this is only after the plant has reach full maturity . You will only need to do this occasionally if your area average lighting rain . Do not impregnate full grown plant life with too much pee .

Step 4

Prune the plant anytime necessary to maintain desired proportion . In November of each year , burn the plant all the way to the ground . Not doing this may cause plant overgrowth when it return in the bounce .

Tip

If you want to expound the caesalpinia pulcherrima in your garden , simply pick up open seedling that drop from the bush and put into a dark-brown newspaper bag in a cool dark placement until you are ready to plant in the spring . you may also find a secondary leaf stem that contain seedling . station these pods in a obscure place as well and allow to dry out out and pop open , which will give away the seed . This works can survive blue temperatures . The parting will do well until the temperature dips to 30 degrees and the theme system can survive to 15 degrees of terra firma temperature . If you have an unusually cold winter , the plant may be slower to render in the leaping .

Warning

The Caesalpinia pulcherrima seeds are toxic . Keep off from child and positron emission tomography !

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