Hi
I grow quite a few member of the family but not familiar with that one . Member of the strelitzia family ,Latin name ?? gary

Could you show us a photo or put up a link to a photo of which one you are interested in? Lots of places sell the common varieties of strelitzia.
There is also a plant called Desert Bird of Paradise but the real name is caesalpinia pulcherrima. It has ferny type of leaves and red and yellow flowers.

Yes...that is the one i am asking about. Thanks!

Yes...that is the one i am asking about. Thanks!

We used to have these in AZ they like lots of heat and somewhat dry soil. They grow like weeds there lol. They are really quite pretty when in full bloom.
They are easy to start from seed as well. You nick the edge seed coat (I like to use fingernail clippers for this) and soak it overnight in hand-hot water prior to planting and they will germinate faster.

Try the link at the bottom of this post for a place to find seeds.
I did have some seeds somewhere but they would be pretty old by now lol. I wonder how long they are good for?

Here is a link that might be useful: caesalpinia pulcherrima seed

thank u sultry jasmine night....appreciate u taking the time to educate me. I will check out the link

I just ordered my seeds Sultry! Im so excited wish me luck!
Thanks again!!

Good luck, hope they germinate well for you. Post pics once you get them going!

hi
Will have to remember that name have always known them as dwarf poincianna, good luck gary

Hi Gary :) I wouldn't have known it either except that I grew up in the desert and everyone there just called them either Desert BOP or Mexican BOP they aren't the technically correct names though lol.