Caesalpinia cacalaco
Poinciana
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Poinciana (Caesalpinia cacalaco) - Description
C. caclaco is a Mexican native that slowly grows to 20 feet tall and wide, with thorny branches and bright green foliage. It bears very showy, large yellow flowers.
Poinciana (Caesalpinia cacalaco) - Blooming
Orange-red flowers, borne in summer, attract hummingbirds.
Poinciana (Caesalpinia cacalaco) - Growth
Does best with full sun. This genus of evergreen and deciduous shrubs and trees do well in hot climates. In less hardy areas, grow Caesalpinia in a cool or temperate greenhouse. In frost-free areas, works well in a shrub border or as ornamental plants.
Poinciana (Caesalpinia cacalaco) - Planting
Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Sow seeds in spring at 55-64°F (13-18°C).
Poinciana (Caesalpinia cacalaco) - Pest
Mealybugs, spider mites, and whiteflies can cause problems. Other issues include fungal canker and dieback.
Poinciana (Caesalpinia cacalaco) - Interesting facts
Caesalpinia was named after an Italian botanist, Andrea Cesalpino. Cesalpino differed from other botanists in that he classified plants by their fruits and seeds, rather than alphabetically or by medicinal properties.
Poinciana (Caesalpinia cacalaco) - Soil and irrigation
Needs fast-draining soil. Although they do not need to be irrigated often, when they are irrigated, it should be a deep watering. Water moderately.
