Product Description
Overview
Cassia Alata, commonly known as the Candle Bush or Senna Alata, is an eye-catching tropical plant admired for its vibrant yellow flower clusters. Aside from its visual appeal, its valued for its long-standing use in traditional wellness practices. This fast-growing shrub thrives in warm climates and adds both beauty and purpose to your garden.
Key Features
- Produces tall, candle-like spikes of bright yellow flowers.
- Non-GMO seeds suitable for tropical and ornamental gardens.
- Recognized for traditional herbal uses.
- Thrives in warm, sunny conditions with minimal care.
- Attracts butterflies and pollinators.
- Great for borders, landscape accents, or container planting.
Specifications
- Common Name: Candle Bush / Cassia Alata
- Scientific Name: Senna alata (formerly Cassia alata)
- Plant Type: Perennial Shrub
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Blooming Season: Summer to Late Fall
- Height: 48 feet
- Spacing: 2436 inches apart
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate
- Germination Time: 1421 days
- Hardiness Zones: 911 (USDA)
- Non-GMO / Organic: Non-GMO
- Growth Habit: Upright Shrub
- Maintenance Level: Low
Planting & Growing Guide
- Soak seeds in warm water for 1224 hours before planting to enhance germination.
- Sow seeds inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.
- Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge (23 weeks).
- Transplant outdoors once temperatures remain above 18C (65F).
- Water regularly during early growth and reduce watering once established.
- Prune after flowering to encourage new shoots and maintain shape.
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