Photo: Donna DiFrancescoĬaesalpinia gilliesii, Desert/Yellow Bird of Paradise All of these species do a great job of attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This pruning will also keep the form more round and compact. The deciduous varieties can be pruned back severely during late winter when they are dormant, and new growth will occur in the spring. Chlorosis can occur in heavy soils but is easily treated with iron chelate. Provide deep watering every two weeks while blooming in order to prolong flowering and keep plants healthy.īird of paradise is tolerant of most soil conditions but prefers well drained soils. They thrive in the desert heat and can survive on little supplemental irrigation. The shades of yellow, fiery red, and orange contrast with the feathery foliage.Ĭommonly called bird of paradise, they range in size from medium shrubs to small trees. Their large bright flowers provide vibrant color for long periods of time. Water well to dampen the soil and let drain.Caesalpinias make the landscape come alive with color. Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. If the plant is rootbound, cut through the roots to alleviate continued encircling.Įnsure the plant is sitting about 1"" below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim off with sterile pruners. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let sit an hour.Īdd soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage. Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow to drain.
(Too big of a pot could cause the soil to dry slower, which is not helpful.) Repot in the spring, using a 2"" bigger pot to keep the roots drier. They prefer to be a little root bound anyway. When receiving the Bird of Paradise plant, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes.
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