{"product_id":"peacock-flower-10-bag","title":"Peacock Flower - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeacock Flower (Caesalpinia pulcherrima), also called Pride of Barbados, is a fast-growing ornamental shrub or small tree with airy, fern-like bipinnate foliage and spectacular flat-topped clusters of frilly flowers. Blooms blaze in orange-red edged with yellow (pure yellow forms also exist) and carry long, showy red stamens that flutter in the breeze. It flowers prolifically through the warm season and is a powerful magnet for butterflies, sunbirds and bees. Tough, heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it suits hedges, screens and accent planting across India. The seeds and pods are toxic if eaten, so site it thoughtfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Americas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeathery, fern-like bipinnate green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange-red with yellow margins; also pure yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm season, long flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun for best flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained loam; tolerates poor soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-loving 20-40C; frost-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates a wide range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight balanced feed in growing season\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune hard in late winter to renew and shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot large pots every 2 years; best in ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed (scarify) or semi-hardwood cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; occasional caterpillars or scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeeds and pods toxic if ingested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed as a flowering hedge, screen, or accent shrub and in butterfly gardens. Its long bloom season makes it a standout ornamental for warm-climate landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in any well-drained soil; across most of India it flowers through the warm months and benefits from a hard prune in late winter to keep it dense and floriferous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly while establishing, then only moderately. Mature plants are quite drought-tolerant and need extra water mainly in long dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun, at least 6 hours daily, to flower well. In shade it grows leggy and produces far fewer blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Peacock Flower toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe seeds and pods are toxic if eaten and can cause stomach upset in pets and people, so site it where they cannot be ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I repot it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt performs best in the ground, but container plants can be repotted every 2 years in spring into a larger, well-drained pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow from seed after scarifying and soaking the hard coat, or take semi-hardwood cuttings in the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo little sun or over-rich soil favouring leaves is the usual cause. Give full sun, lean feeding and a hard prune in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt flowers through the warm season, often for many months, with peak displays in summer and the monsoon period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a sun-loving outdoor shrub or small tree and will not thrive or flower indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it hard to grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is easy and tough, tolerating heat, poor soil and drought once established, which makes it ideal for low-care gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light balanced fertilizer in the growing season is enough; avoid heavy nitrogen which boosts foliage at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256279400694,"sku":"PLT-PEACOCKFLOWE-B10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-caesalpinia-pulcherrima-peacock-flower-red-bird-of-paradise-0-5-kg-seeds-16968674640012.jpg?v=1783923261","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/peacock-flower-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}