Caesalpinia / Shankasur (Red) - Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Rs. 550.00
Rs. 970.00
Caesalpinia / Shankasur (Red) - Caesalpinia pulcherrima
Caesalpinia / Shankasur (Red) - Caesalpinia pulcherrima
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About Caesalpinia / Shankasur (Red)
Also known as Barbados Pride, Peacock Flower, or Dwarf Poinciana, this is a large, thorny shrub prized for its striking flower sprays - fringed orange-red petals with yellow margins and long, wispy red stamens, characteristic of Caesalpinia pulcherrima.
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun for the best flowering.
- Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil types.
- Water: Regular watering while establishing; reasonably drought-tolerant once mature.
Planting & Placement
Best grown outdoors as a specimen shrub, in a mixed border, or as a thorny screen/hedge. Give it room to grow, as it forms a large, spreading shrub.
Care
- Fertilizer: Occasional organic feeding supports healthy growth and flowering.
- Pruning: Prune to shape and control size; the thorny stems make gloves worthwhile.
Flowering
Produces flower sprays through the warm months. As with other flowering shrubs, bloom timing depends on climate, care, and the plant's age.
Note: This listing ships a young nursery plant. Growth and bloom timing vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. Image is for reference purposes only; the actual plant may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, and height.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Regular watering while establishing; reasonably drought-tolerant once mature
- Light: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil types
- Humidity: Tolerant of a wide humidity range
- Fertilizer: Occasional organic feeding supports healthy growth and flowering
- Repotting: Move to a larger pot or the ground as the shrub grows - it becomes a large specimen over time
- Pruning: Prune to shape and control size; stems are thorny, so wear gloves
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
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FAQs
FAQs
Why are the flowers orange-red with yellow edges if it's called 'Red'?
Caesalpinia pulcherrima naturally produces fringed orange-red petals with yellow margins - this bicolour look is the normal appearance for the variety sold under this name.
Is this shrub thorny?
Yes - it's a thorny shrub, so handle pruning with gloves and site it away from foot traffic.
How big does it get?
It's a large shrub - give it room to spread, whether as a specimen plant, border feature, or screening hedge.
Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, reasonably so once established, though regular watering helps while it's young.
