{"product_id":"mexican-red-bird-of-paradise-seeds-caesalpinia-pulcherrima-dwarf-poinciana-flower-shrub","title":"MEXICAN RED BIRD of PARADISE SEEDS (Caesalpinia  Pulcherrima) DWARF POINCIANA Flower Shrub","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eRed Bird of Paradise Seeds (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Bird of Paradise\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eCaesalpinia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"412\"\u003ePride of Barbados\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eDwarf Poinciana\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"453\"\u003ePeacock Flower\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"473\"\u003eBarbados Pride\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eBarbados Flower Fence\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a striking ornamental shrub prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"595\"\u003ebrilliant scarlet red and yellow flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, feathery green foliage, and fast growth. This tropical beauty is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"697\"\u003enational flower of Barbados\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of the most eye-catching flowering shrubs for warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e🌺 Flower \u0026amp; Foliage Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eThis open-branched, fine-textured shrub produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eclusters of orange-red blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e with long, prominent red stamens. The showy flowers bloom \u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eyear-round in tropical climates\u003c\/strong\u003e, with peak displays in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003espring and fall\u003c\/strong\u003e. In regions with frost, flowering typically occurs in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003elate summer through fall\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eThe plant features \u003cstrong data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003efern-like leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003eprickly stems and branches\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it both ornamental and functional as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003ethorny barrier or hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e🌿 Growth Habit \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eFast-growing ornamental shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003eEvergreen in warm climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eDeciduous in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eUSDA Zone 8\u003c\/strong\u003e, perennial in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eZone 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eReaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e15–20 feet tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e in tropical regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eOpen, spreading growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003e☀️ Light, Soil \u0026amp; Climate Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e for best flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eThrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003ehot, humid climates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eRequires \u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e; intolerant of poorly drained conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003ePerforms best when watered \u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003edeeply but infrequently\u003c\/strong\u003e during the growing season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003ePruning may be needed to maintain desired shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eBest planted away from walkways or patios due to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eprickly stems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e🦋 Wildlife \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eRed Bird of Paradise is highly attractive to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003ehummingbirds and butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e and is considered \u003cstrong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003edeer resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is ideal as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eSpecimen plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eAccent shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eFlowering border\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2197\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eBarrier or hedge in sunny landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e🌎 Origin \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003eNative to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eMexico and the Caribbean\u003c\/strong\u003e, this plant thrives in warm regions and performs best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eUSDA Zones 8b–11\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2392\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2394\" data-end=\"2428\"\u003eWhy Grow Red Bird of Paradise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003eWith its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003evivid color\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003elong blooming season\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003eheat and drought tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003ewildlife appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eCaesalpinia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most rewarding flowering shrubs for sunny, tropical, and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003eRed Bird of Paradise Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a piece of rough grit sand paper to sand the seeds to scarify.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse a thermos to soak seeds in warm water for 48 hours, changing water daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOnce the seeds start to swell, they are ready to plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlant no more than 1\/4\" inch deep in well draining seed starting mix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a heated propagator mat to keep soil at 80 degrees F, giving filtered light, but not direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6)\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCover pots or treys with a piece of plastic to keep humidity levels high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExpect germination anytime between 2-8 weeks, with some taking longer so never toss out any that do not sprout early.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\"Please Contact us First if You Need Anything\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003eGerminación de la ave del paraíso roja:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1) Utilice un trozo de papel de lija de grano grueso para lijar las semillas y escarificarlas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2) Utilice un termo para remojar las semillas en agua tibia durante 48 horas, cambiando el agua a diario.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3) Una vez que las semillas comiencen a hincharse, estarán listas para plantar.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4) Plántelas a no más de 1\/4\" de pulgada de profundidad en una mezcla para semillas que drene bien.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5) Utilice una estera de propagación calentada para mantener la tierra a 80 grados F, proporcionando luz filtrada, pero no luz solar directa.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e6) Cubra las macetas o bandejas con un trozo de plástico para mantener altos los niveles de humedad.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e7) Espere la germinación en cualquier momento entre 2 y 8 semanas, aunque algunas tardarán más, así que nunca deseche las que no broten pronto.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\"Comuníquese con nosotros primero si necesita algo\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"5 SEEDS","offer_id":53511698219292,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":53511698252060,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":53511698284828,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 SEEDS","offer_id":54289170137372,"sku":null,"price":56.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/red1.webp?v=1765727187","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/mexican-red-bird-of-paradise-seeds-caesalpinia-pulcherrima-dwarf-poinciana-flower-shrub","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}