![]() Mexican bird of paradise in containers prefers nighttime temps at least 50 F. Bring the plant indoors well before the first frost in fall and put it near your sunniest window. Place the plant outdoors in a warm, sunny spot during the warm weather months. If the container is large, you may want to put it on a rolling platform. Mexican bird of paradise grows relatively quickly and can tip or blow over in a lightweight container. Be sure the container has a drainage hole in the bottom. ![]() Fill a container with a mixture such as regular potting mix combined with sand or perlite. Although the plant is disease-resistant, it is prone to rot in soggy conditions. Well-drained soil is critical for growing this plant in a container. If you live in a northern climate, your best bet is to grow Mexican bird of paradise in planters and bring the plant indoors when temperatures drop in fall. The flower is suitable for growing in zones 8 and above however, the plant will die down during the winter in zones 8 and 9. Growing Mexican Bird of Paradise in Containers Read on for information on growing potted Mexican bird of paradise. Growing Mexican bird of paradise in a pot is relatively simple, as long as you can provide plenty of warmth and sunlight. The fading blooms are replaced by bean-shaped green pods that turn red and eventually a shiny brown. Mexican bird of paradise ( Caesalpinia mexicana) is a spectacular plant that produces clusters of crinkly, bowl-shaped flowers of vibrant red, yellow, and orange.
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