Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially in container-grown specimens.
Also known as Brazil Red Wood · Brazilwood · Indian Savin Tree
Paubrasilia (Paubrasilia echinata) is a deciduous tree native to Brazil, known for its vibrant red wood and yellow flowers. It's an iconic species of the Atlantic Forest.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers a location with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, reduce in cooler months.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 20-30°C; protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially in container-grown specimens.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve air circulation and shape. Light pruning can encourage bushier growth and more flowers.
Propagation is typically done from seeds sown in spring, after scarification or soaking to improve germination. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood in summer, but success rates can be variable.
Repot young plants annually or biennially in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat, sand, and loam.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Paubrasilia (Paubrasilia echinata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Paubrasilia |
| Species | Paubrasilia echinata |
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data