Pau Brasil, Caesalpinia echinata, is a slow-growing small tree up to 12 m high found in South America. It has a large rounded crown and the branches, leaves, and fruits are thorned. When fully established, it is drought-tolerant. Bark is powdered and used as treatment for diarrhoea in children. Pods and wood are sources of black dye and red dye (brazilin), respectively. The wood is heavy, tough, hard, and durable and is used for turnery, building ship and making musical instruments like bows for violins. Other common names include Brazil Wood and Pernambuco tree.
Pau Brasil Care
Paubrasilia Echinata
What is the plant
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Humidity
Dry
Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
10 - 12
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Established plants are very drought tolerant
Sunlight
in full sun
Soil
Prefers a well-drained, alkaline soil
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Additional
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Popularity
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