Saw this bush/tree(?) flowering last year and went up to the edge of
their yard and took pictures. From digging around in books I think this
is caesalpinia puleherrima - Pride of Barbados. Is that correct? It
sure is gorgeous. Is there anything I need to know about it? Is it an
invasive pest, or is it hard to grow? Thanks in advance.

http://community.webtv.net/lkelli/PI...s/importD1.jpg

Linda

It likes it hot and dry. It is pest free and does very well in poor
soil. I save my seeds every year and have tons and tons of seeds. It
also comes in a nice yellow variety. Yes, it is Pride of Barbados aka
Texas bird of paradise.


On Tue, 7 Mar 2006 09:00:39 -0600, (Linda) wrote:

Saw this bush/tree(?) flowering last year and went up to the edge of
their yard and took pictures. From digging around in books I think this
is caesalpinia puleherrima - Pride of Barbados. Is that correct? It
sure is gorgeous. Is there anything I need to know about it? Is it an
invasive pest, or is it hard to grow? Thanks in advance.

http://community.webtv.net/lkelli/PI...s/importD1.jpg

Linda

You are correct. Plant in full sun, once established needs no water to survive but will bloom better if given a small drink once in awhile. Dead head the spent blooms as they form seed pods to keep it blooming. I have one in fairly good soil and it gets 10 feet high and wide each summer. Freezes back to the ground but comes back quickly once it warms up.
Cliff
"Linda" wrote in message ...
Saw this bush/tree(?) flowering last year and went up to the edge of
their yard and took pictures. From digging around in books I think this
is caesalpinia puleherrima - Pride of Barbados. Is that correct? It
sure is gorgeous. Is there anything I need to know about it? Is it an
invasive pest, or is it hard to grow? Thanks in advance.

http://community.webtv.net/lkelli/PI...s/importD1.jpg

Linda




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"Linda" wrote in message ...
Saw this bush/tree(?) flowering last year and went up to the edge of
their yard and took pictures. From digging around in books I think this
is caesalpinia puleherrima - Pride of Barbados. Is that correct? It
sure is gorgeous. Is there anything I need to know about it? Is it an
invasive pest, or is it hard to grow? Thanks in advance.

http://community.webtv.net/lkelli/PI...s/importD1.jpg

Linda




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THANKS TO ALL for your info. Regarding the seeds...how do you get them
to grow? I got seeds and planted them in little containters three weeks
ago and...nada...What did I do wrong?

Do you have them inside or outside. They will need to be kept warm to
germinate, I would guess 70 to 80 degrees as a minimum. Once they start
blooming in everyone's landscape they will be available in the box stores at
a reasonable price. If you go from seeds it may take a couple years to get
a plant of any size. Even with one you buy it will not be very big the
first year.


"Linda" wrote in message
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THANKS TO ALL for your info. Regarding the seeds...how do you get them
to grow? I got seeds and planted them in little containters three weeks
ago and...nada...What did I do wrong?

Okay. I guess I planted them too soon; my house is cooler - around 70
degrees, so guess I will wait & look for plants ;-)

On Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:36:44 -0600, (Linda) wrote:

THANKS TO ALL for your info. Regarding the seeds...how do you get them
to grow? I got seeds and planted them in little containters three weeks
ago and...nada...What did I do wrong?

They rot easily, so need to be kept slightly moist in soiless mix for
best results. I find they also need light to germinate so I barely
cover them with soil. I also soak the seeds for 24 hours before
germinating them in soiless mix.

I believe he was talking about soil temperatures. I assure you the
soil is not 70 degrees yet. I use a heating cable under my flats to
warm the soil.

On Tue, 7 Mar 2006 20:24:34 -0600, (Linda) wrote:

Okay. I guess I planted them too soon; my house is cooler - around 70
degrees, so guess I will wait & look for plants ;-)