The Mexican Desert Yellow Bird of Paradise is a Rapid Growing Evergreen Shrub with Gorgeous Yellow Flowers with 4-5" Brilliant Red Stamens Flowing Out of them. They can Grow 5-10' Tall with a Spread of 4-6 Feet Wide. Despite Being known as Yellow Bird of Paradise, it is not related to the Strelitzia plant family from South Africa. Caesalpinias Make the Landscape Come Alive with Color. Their Large Bright Flowers Provide Vibrant Color for Long Periods of Time. The Shades of Yellow, Fiery Red, and Orange Contrast with the Feathery Foliage. The Mexican Desert Yellow Bird of Paradise is a Rapid Growing Evergreen Shrub with Gorgeous Yellow Flowers with 4-5" Brilliant Red Stamens Flowing Out of them. They can Grow 5-10' Tall with a Spread of 4-6 Feet Wide. Despite Being known as Yellow Bird of Paradise, it is not related to the Strelitzia plant family from South Africa. Caesalpinias Make the Landscape Come Alive with Color. Their Large Bright Flowers Provide Vibrant Color for Long Periods of Time. The Shades of Yellow, Fiery Red, and Orange Contrast with the Feathery Foliage.
These plants only thrive in very warm regions in USDA plant hardiness zones 8 or 9 through 11. They will grow in full or partial sun. Plant them in loamy or sandy soil and provide average water. They are somewhat drought tolerant when established.
ZONES 8-11
Yellow Bird of Paradise Germination:
1) Use a piece of rough grit sand paper to sand the seeds to scarify.
2) Use a thermos to soak seeds in warm water for 48 hours, changing water daily.
3) Once the seeds start to swell, they are ready to plant.
4) Plant no more than 1/4" inch deep in well draining seed starting mix.
5) Use a heated propagator mat to keep soil at 80 degrees F, giving filtered light, but not direct sunlight.
6) Cover pots or treys with a piece of plastic to keep humidity levels high.
7) Expect germination anytime between 2-8 weeks, with some taking longer so never toss out any that do not sprout early.
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