Mexican Bird of Paradise Plant
Mexican Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia mexicana) is a shrub growing 6-15 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring full sun and low moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
3 to 4 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Mexico
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
5 to 10 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 20 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10 to 20 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Air-purifying
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphids, Mealybugs
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, white powder, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides