How much sunlight does my Pride Of Barbados need?

Pride Of Barbados 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 Pride Of Barbados toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Pride Of Barbados 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 type of soil should I use for my Pride Of Barbados?

Pride Of Barbados does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Pride Of Barbados?

Pride Of Barbados is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Pride Of Barbados?

Pride Of Barbados 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 Pride Of Barbados be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Pride Of Barbados can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Pride Of Barbados?

The seeds of Pride Of Barbados can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Q: Is Pride Of Barbados easy to care for?

Pride Of Barbados is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Pride Of Barbados?

Pride Of Barbados 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.

About Pride Of Barbados

The Pride of Barbados is an evergreen shrub or small tree that is a member of the Fabaceae or legume family. It is originally from Mexico and the Caribbean and has beautiful showy orange-red flowers, fern-like leaves, and prickles on its stems and branches. In the tropics, it may grow 15-20 feet tall and equally as wide. It's a deciduous shrub in zone 9 and perennial in zone 8.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Caesalpinia pulcherrima

Genus

Caesalpinia

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

Also known as

Dwarf Poinciana, Dwarf Poinciana, Poinciana, Peacock flower, Red bird of paradise, Mexican bird of paradise, Pride of barbados, Flos pavonis, Flamboyant-de-jardin and ʻohai aliʻi

How to care for Pride Of Barbados

Water

How often to water your Pride Of Barbados

Pride Of Barbados 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.