Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feel dry. Reduce watering significantly in winter to mimic a dry dormant period.
Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot, as this plant is drought-tolerant once established.
Also known as Bird Of Paradise · Bird-Of-Paradise · Bird-Of-Paradise Bush
The yellow bird-of-paradise bush (Caesalpinia gilliesii) is an attractive shrub known for its showy, bright yellow flowers with long, red stamens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Requires full sun for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures, tolerates heat. Protect from hard freezes.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring and early summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | No |
Seeds are toxic.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feel dry. Reduce watering significantly in winter to mimic a dry dormant period.
Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot, as this plant is drought-tolerant once established.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to shape the plant and remove any dead or crossing branches. Lightly deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Avoid heavy pruning, as it can reduce flowering for the season.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring after a period of cold stratification, or by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. Seeds may require scarification or soaking to aid germination.
Cuttings should be treated with rooting hormone.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring as needed to provide fresh soil and more space for root growth.
Mature plants can be left in their pots for longer periods and prefer being slightly root-bound, which can encourage flowering. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Caesalpinia |
| Species | Caesalpinia gilliesii |
Similar in genus Caesalpinia
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