Warszewiczia coccinea
$55.00
Showy displays of deep red sepals and tiny yellow flowers make this lovely shrub from Trinidad a standout. This is a highly sought after strictly tropical shrub, we are only able to propagate limited numbers. Strictly tropical!
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Warszewiczia coccinea (Wild Poinsettia)
Intense, Show-Stopping Flower Clusters
Warszewiczia coccinea, also known as Wild Poinsettia, Chaconia or Pride of Trinidad, is a fast-growing tropical shrub prized for its intense red to crimson flower clusters, hanging in dramatic display above the foliage. What looks like a single bold bloom is actually a tight cluster of flowers — a genuinely intriguing, eye-catching feature that adds real colour, texture and life to any garden.
A Genuine Wildlife Drawcard
The flowers are a strong attractor for butterflies, bringing real activity and movement to the garden alongside the visual display.
Perfect for the Wet Tropics
You may’ve seen these grown as standardized trees outside of the Cairns Botanical Gardens, that’s how genuinely spectacular they are that Flecker uses them at their grand entrance. Perfect for the Wet Tropics, highly recommended for Mission Beach.
Growing Conditions
- Light: full sun, or bright light if grown indoors
- Soil: well-drained, rich in organic matter
- Water: regular watering — moderate if grown in a container, since overwatering can lead to root rot
- Climate: frost sensitive, needs protection from freezing
- Feeding: fertilise twice a year, spring and autumn
- Pruning: trim occasionally as it matures to maintain shape
What Am I Purchasing
small potted plant
Flowering Season
Summer flowers
Max Size
3 m
Origin
Trinidad
Temperature / Cold Tolerance
tropical
Growing Guide
well drained rich soil, partshade to full sun tropical
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How We Pack
Every plant is soaked in a tri-kelp solution before packing to reduce transit stress and give your plants the best start. We pack using recycled boxes. Your plants travel secure, hydrated, and wrapped in materials we feel good about.
Where We Ship
We ship to QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC via Australia Post eParcel with tracking on every order. Flat rate shipping applies — see checkout for rates to your state. We are unable to ship to WA, SA, TAS or NT at this time.
When We Ship
Orders are picked and packed weekly. During extreme heat, we may hold your order for a cooler shipping window to protect your plants in transit — if this happens, we'll let you know via email. We don't ship into known heatwave conditions.
When Your Plants Arrive
Open your box as soon as possible. Even a few hours in a hot letterbox or on a doorstep can stress tropical plants. Give them a good drink of water and a light foliar spray of kelp solution, place them in a shaded spot for a day or two gradually increasing light to recover from transit, then plant out or pot up into their permanent position. Most plants bounce back quickly — new growth within a few weeks is normal. for more information https://elarishtropicalexotics.com.au/2026/07/25/what-to-do-when-your-mail-order-plants-arrive/
Not Happy?
If your plants arrive damaged or aren't what you expected, take a photo and email us within 48 hours of delivery. We'll sort it out. See our full Refund & Returns Policy for details.
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