Pride-Of-Barbados
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Caesalpinia
- Species:
- Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red, yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Florida, Guam, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Caribbean pod borer (Fundella pellucens), litchi fruit borer (Cryptophlebia ombrodelta), navel orangeworm (Amyelois transitella)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to tropical and subtropical regions