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 ...

Q: I have a bird of paradise, Strelitzia reginae, in a pot in my living room. It's getting a bit too big for the space and ...

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 ...

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 husband pruned two of our Mexican bird of paradise shrubs way down. Only one came back and is doing nicely. We have watered and used Miracle Grow fertilizer on the other one but nothing happens.