The Chaconia flower blooms on 31 August, Trinidad's Independence Day. Also popularly known as the Pride of Trinidad and Tobago, the Chaconia is the national flower of the twin island republic. The Chaconia represents the imperishability of life and the continuity of the nation.

Where does the Chaconia flower grow?

The plant is native to the new world and can be found in a strip of land straddling the equator, from Costa Rica in the north to equatorial Peru and Brazil in the south. This belt includes Trinidad, where it is known as Pride of Trinidad, Wild Poinsettia or Chaconier.

How do you care for a Chaconia plant?

Tips: Light: Direct to partial sunlight. Water: Keep soil moist and mist leaves when possible. Re-water when soil is dry. Propagation: Take cuttings from the plant and replant.