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Mexican Bird of Paradise Is the Stunning Shrub You Need to Grow Right Now—Here's How

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 ...
Arizona Daily Star

Pruning the bird of paradise

Q: Is it necessary to cut back our red bird-of-paradise bushes in the late winter (here in Sierra Vista)? Some folks in town don’t and their red birds seem to bloom OK. Is it also necessary to cut ...
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Here's the Secret to Getting Your Bird-of-Paradise to Bloom—Both Indoors and Out

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bird-of-paradise look as though they may take a lot of work to care for due to their size and exotic ...
Arizona Daily Star

The 4 birds of paradise plants you can grow in Tucson

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 ...
The New York Times

Birds of Paradise Glow on Mating Parade

The always colorful males light up with biofluorescence, sending off signals. A male Paradisaea rubra, or red bird-of-paradise.Credit...Rene Martin/American Museum of Natural History Supported by By ...