Senna Candlestick Care How To Grow Candlestick Bushes

Senna candlestick care is minimal. Water seeds until they sprout and watch the plant take off. In areas where candlestick senna may remain for a few years, pruning for shape is often necessary for the best appearance. Heavy pruning when blooms are finished results in a more compact and attractive bush.

1. How do you care for a candlestick plant?
2. What does a candlestick plant look like?

How do you care for a candlestick plant?

Candle Plant (Cassia alata)

1. Plant Feed. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly.
2. Watering. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.
3. Soil. Fertile, well-drained soil.
4. Basic Care Summary. Plant in a reliably sunny spot. Best in fertile, well-drained soil.

What does a candlestick plant look like?

The candlestick plant (Senna alata also known as Cassia alata) is a broadleaf evergreen plant grown as a shrub or shaped into a tree 5 to 8 feet tall with a canopy 3 to 4 feet wide. The yellow flower buds resemble candles before opening up. Winged bean-like seedpods 6 to 8 inches long follow the flowers.