🌳 Brazilian Wood Plant (Caesalpinia echinata)

The Brazilian Wood Plant is a graceful, woody ornamental prized for its elegant foliage and striking form. Native to Brazil, it can be grown indoors as a decorative potted tree or outdoors in warm climates. With the right care, this resilient plant brings a touch of tropical charm and sophistication to your home or garden.

🔆 Light Requirements

• Ideal Light: Bright, indirect sunlight or filtered light encourages healthy growth.

• Tolerates: Partial shade, especially in hot climates.

• Avoid: Prolonged low light indoors (may cause legginess) and harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch leaves.

💧 Watering Guidelines

• When to Water: Allow the top 2–3 inches of soil to dry out before watering.

• Frequency: Once every 1–2 weeks indoors; more often outdoors in warm weather.

• Important: Avoid overwatering — soggy soil can lead to root stress.

🌾 Soil & Potting

• Soil: A well-draining mix with loam, sand, and organic matter.

• Pot: Deep container with drainage holes to accommodate root growth.

🌱 Fertilization

• Feed: Every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

• Avoid: Overfeeding in fall and winter when growth naturally slows.

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune: Lightly trim to shape and remove any weak or crossing branches.

• Repotting: Every 2–3 years, or when roots become pot-bound. Refresh soil at repotting.

🪴 Humidity & Temperature

• Humidity: Adapts well to average household humidity. In very dry climates, mist leaves occasionally.

• Temperature: Thrives between 20–28°C (68–82°F). Protect from drafts and temperatures below 12°C (54°F).

✅ Why Choose the Brazilian Wood Plant?
🌿 Elegant Foliage: Adds structure and tropical flair to interiors or gardens.
✨ Adaptable Growth: Can be trained as a compact indoor specimen or grown larger outdoors.
🏡 Versatile Placement: Works beautifully as a decorative floor plant in bright rooms.
🌱 Resilient: Hardy and relatively easy to maintain with basic care.