Shrub up to 5m tall. Thin and smooth trunk, with showy foliage and medium-sized leaves. Clusters of yellow and red flowers.
This plant is original of Mexico and it inhabits in climates warm, semiwarm and tempering.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing.
Street Tree, Bonsai, Specimen, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, City garden, Coastal garden, Clump, Medicinal, Rock garden

Bright orange and red bicolor flowers
| Flower colour | Yellow, Red |
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| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Botanical name | Caesalpinia pulcherrima |
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| Average germination (%) | 80 |
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| Seeds per gram | 6 |
| Type of use | Street Tree, Bonsai, Specimen, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, City garden, Coastal garden, Clump, Medicinal, Rock garden |
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| Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | No preference |
| Soil type | Potting mix |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Warm areas |
| Watering | Moderate |
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