How much sunlight does my Bird-of-Paradise Shrub need?

Bird-of-Paradise Shrub requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Bird-of-Paradise Shrub toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Bird-of-Paradise Shrub is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What is the growth pattern for Bird-of-Paradise Shrub?

Bird-of-Paradise Shrub will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Bird-of-Paradise Shrub be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Bird-of-Paradise Shrub can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Bird-of-Paradise Shrub?

The seeds of Bird-of-Paradise Shrub can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

1/7

Bird-of-Paradise Shrub

Q: Is Bird-of-Paradise Shrub easy to care for?

Bird-of-Paradise Shrub is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Bird-of-Paradise Shrub?

Bird-of-Paradise Shrub prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Caesalpinia gilliesii, bird of paradise, bird of paradise bush, desert bird of paradise, yellow bird of paradise, barba de chivo, Paşabıyığı, Cennetkuşu ağacı, Bodurakasya and Caesalpinia gilliesii

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Erythrostemon gilliesii

Genus

Erythrostemon

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Bird-of-Paradise Shrub

Water

How often to water your Bird-of-Paradise Shrub

Bird-of-Paradise Shrub needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

No Yes

Select the pot size

Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Select a city to check sunlight intensity

Finding light for Bird-of-Paradise Shrub in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bird-of-Paradise Shrub: 1ft from a window

Bird-of-Paradise Shrub love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Bird-of-Paradise Shrub does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bird-of-Paradise Shrub in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Bird-of-Paradise Shrub

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bird-of-Paradise Shrub: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bird-of-Paradise Shrub after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Bird-of-Paradise Shrub is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation