Cassia Alata

6 seeds

Cassia alata (Candle Bush)

• Sowing Time: Best from February to May or September to November, at 22–35°C.

• Seed Prep: Pour hot water (not boiling) over seeds, let cool, then soak 12 hours.

• Soil: Use well-drained sandy loam enriched with compost.

• Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep and water gently.

• Light: Requires full sun for fast growth.

• Watering: Keep soil moderately moist until germination; drought-tolerant later.

• Germination: In 7–14 days under warm conditions.

• Care: Fast-growing shrub; protect young plants from strong winds.

• Blooming: Produces bright yellow candle-like spikes in summer and autumn.