According to the National Weather Service, Phoenix set a new daily rainfall record for June 1 with about a quarter of an inch ...

Mexican bird of paradise grows best in warm, humid conditions and doesn’t require more than an occasional watering once established. The shrub flowers best when planted in full sunlight and well ...

Mexican bird of paradise (Caesaepinia mexicana) plants will also only need to be pruned during those seasons, again trimming away dead flowers and branches sparingly. Enjoyed this article?

Is there something I can do to get it to flower? Dear Reader: I don’t know if you’re talking about Mexican bird of paradise (Caesalpinia) or the tropical type (Strelitzia). I suspect the former.