St. Lucie Cherry Tree - Prunus mahaleb Lighting and Heat>>Bulbs>>Plant Growth Pruning should be done immediately

Pruning should be done immediately after the spring flowering for maximum bud set

Caesalpinia pulcherrima (Red Bird of Paradise) is an upright evergreen thorny shrub or small tree boasting showy clusters of up to 40 brilliant gold-to-orange flowers from spring to fall (year-round in tropical climates)

Begin by placing a minimum of 2 inches of LECA at the base of your enclosure

Photo with Beardy wearing the sombrero is to show adjustable strap only

This plant prefers the early morning or late afternoon sun

St. Lucie Cherry Tree - Prunus mahaleb Lighting and Heat>>Bulbs>>Plant Growth Pruning should be done immediatelyPrunus mahaleb, the mahaleb cherry or St Lucie cherry, is a species of cherry tree. The tree is cultivated for a spice obtained from the seeds inside the cherry stones. The seeds have a fragrant smell and have a taste comparable to bitter almonds with cherry notes. The tree is native to central and southern Europe, Iran and parts of central Asia. It is adjudged to be native in northwestern Europe or at least it is naturalized there.