Is Mexican Bird Of Paradise safe for pets?

Yes, Mexican Bird Of Paradise (Erythrostemon Mexicanus) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Mexican Bird Of Paradise easy to care for?

Mexican Bird Of Paradise has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Mexican Bird Of Paradise grow indoors?

Mexican Bird Of Paradise is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Mexican Bird Of Paradise (Erythrostemon Mexicanus) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Large, evergreen shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and legume seed pods.

Last updated: February 2026

Mexican Bird Of Paradise

Erythrostemon Mexicanus

Large, evergreen shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and legume seed pods.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, drought-tolerant specimen, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Mexican Bird Of Paradise

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Prune

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Fertilize

Mar

Repot

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Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae

Genus:Erythrostemon