Peacock Flower
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Family: FabaceaeNative: Tropical AmericasIdentified: Nov 23, 2025
The Peacock Flower is an ornamental shrub or small tree, typically growing 3 to 5 meters tall. It features large, showy clusters of bright orange, red, or yellow-orange flowers with long red stamens, resembling a peacock's crest. Its leaves are bipinnately compound, giving them a delicate, feathery appearance.
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This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during dry periods. It prefers warm climates and is sensitive to frost. Pruning can help maintain its shape and promote more abundant flowering.