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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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
- Botanical name: Caesalpinia pulcherrima
- Placement: Outdoor - full sun
- Care level: Easy
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: Warm climates; tolerant of typical Indian outdoor conditions
Also called Barbados Pride, Peacock Flower, or Dwarf Poinciana, this large thorny shrub produces showy sprays of fringed orange-red flowers with yellow margins and long red stamens.
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.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
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.
From Sapling to you
See how we grow our plants with expert care and take every precaution to ensure they arrive healthy and thriving at your doorstep.
Step 01
The Foundation of Quality
Using tissue culture, we grow disease-free, superior plants in controlled environments.
Step 02
Nourishing the Roots
We craft a nutrient mix of cocopeat, manure, and perlite for optimal growth.
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
Step 03
Careful Planting for Growth
