Mexican bird of paradise, known scientifically as Caesalpinia mexicana, is a vibrant perennial shrub recognized for its feathery green leaves and striking yellow flowers. Unlike its relatives, such as ...

Not only is it beautiful, but pollinators love it too, and it’s a near-native, coming from Mexico. The Mexican bird-of-paradise grows as a large shrub or a small tree, depending how you prune it. It ...

Q: My Mexican bird of paradise was gorgeous this year, the best ever. The flowers are now going to seed pods. Should I cut it back? What is the proper way to care for this plant as it moves into fall ...

Question: My Mexican Bird of Paradise was gorgeous this year, the best ever. The flowers are now going to seed pods. Should I cut it back? What is the proper way to care for this plant as it moves ...

If the branches of any plants are completely bare those plants may not come back. Good luck! DEAR NEIL: I’ve had a bird-of-paradise plant for 10 years. Originally it was in the ground, but I have ...

If you’ve been in Tucson for a few months, you’ve no doubt noticed the ubiquitous vivid orange flowered shrubs called the bird of paradise. You may be surprised to know that there are in fact three ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This type of bird-of-paradise has wide, paddle-shaped leaves and produces bright yellow blooms with blue ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Very few plants command attention in your home and garden like the unusual and captivating ...

Q: I am so jealous! I visited my sister at her home in Phoenix recently. On the patio in her backyard she has several hanging bougainvillea and then ringing the patio slab she has several biggish pots ...

Q: I have a Mexican bird of paradise that was planted five years ago that suddenly died. It had flourished until now. I pulled out the plant and sent you some pictures of the dead plant, girdling or ...