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: 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 ...

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 ...

Dear Reader: I don’t know if you’re talking about Mexican bird of paradise (Caesalpinia) or the tropical type (Strelitzia). I suspect the former. It blooms best when it’s allowed to grow vigorously in ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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.