Sep 14, 2014 - Explore Amparo Garcia's board "red bird of paradise plant", followed by 141 people on Pinterest. across (2.5 cm), feature long, protruding red stamens that create an exotic look. The orange and yellow flowers of the Caesalpinia pulcherrima, make a stunning bush. This Hardy Bird of Paradise shrub can grow to the height of 10 ft. Water it deeply to stimulate an effective root system and tap-root. The Yellow Bird of paradise plant has clusters of yellow flowers… This large accent loves the sun and soaks up harsh, reflected heat. ... Mexican Red Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Peacock Flower, Flamboyan-de … In pots, skip repotting and let stems multiply. All 3 of the bird of paradise flowering bushes are poisonous. Out here in hot dry W. Texas it has been just beautiful. To increase humidity, run a humidifier, mist your plant every other day, or place it on a saucer of pebbles with a little water added. This plant likes to be crowded. Red bird of paradise is a tropical-looking shrub that you'll immediately recognize if you live in the Tucson area. Fast-growing and tough, Caesalpinia gilliesii (Bird of Paradise Shrub) is a vase-shaped evergreen shrub or small tree boasting flamboyant clusters of yellow flowers in summer. Pride of Barbados plants (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) are also known as peacock flowers, dwarf poincianas and red bird-of-paradise. The true Mexican Bird of Paradise tree has yellow flowers and round leaves. Feeding. Bird of paradise is a tropical plant, thriving with high humidity. See more ideas about birds of paradise plant, red birds, birds of paradise. Red Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, Peacock Flower, flamboyan-de-jardin Caesalpinia pulcherrima is Naturalized in Texas and other States. It graces many of our outdoor spaces with bold, bright color from late spring through fall, lending its soft texture to our hard landscapes and asking for very little in return. In the early Spring, prune to remove dead or damaged stems. Tight quarters. In the summer water your Yellow Bird of Paradise every week. Many have asked - Is the Red Bird of Paradise plant toxic? Positive: On Oct 9, 2006, jlk818 from Fort Stockton, TX wrote: I can't say enough good things about this plant. The red bird of paradise … The red bird of paradise is related to both the royal poinciana and to the mexican bird of paradise. 8-14" spiked clusters of up to 40 pinkish-red ball-like buds open to yellow butterfly-like blooms, then fade to a deep orange and gold, and finally turning to a deep reddish-orange to red. Like its relatives, it has poisonous seeds and pods. Yellow Bird of Paradise bush with Red Stamens bean pods. Caring for a Pride of Barbados Plant. In the landscape it forms a thick shrub. Borne at the branch tips, the five-petaled blossoms, 1 in.