Yellow Bird Of Paradise
Caesalpinia gilliesii
Also known as
Desert Bird Of Paradise, Mexican Bird Of Paradise, Ponciano, Barba De Chivo, Mal De Ojo, Crimson Threadflower, Poinciana, Bird Of Paradise, Caesalpinia, Mysorethorn, Cat's-Claw, Paradise Caesalpinia, Paradise Poinciana
Caesalpinia gilliesii 1 by Stan Shebs (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H3
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
2m | Max | 2m |
1m | Min | 1m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Yellow Bird Of Paradise Overview
This summer flowering decidious shrub originates from the tropical Americas. It is invasive in South Africa, classified as NEMBA 1b. It can grow up to 5m high depending on the rainfall. It bears pretty yello and red flowers on a shrub with featherly leaves.
Common problems with Yellow Bird Of Paradise
Relative disease and pest free.
How to harvest Yellow Bird Of Paradise
Do not harvest from this plant, unless you can use it medisinally.
How to propagate Yellow Bird Of Paradise
Seed
Seed easily spread to invade an area.
Special features of Yellow Bird Of Paradise
Attracts birds
Attractive flowers
Flowers are yellow with red stamens.
