Senna alata Seeds
Common name: Candle Bush, Candle
Stick, Candle Tree, Christmas Candle
Family: Caesalpiniaceae
Genus: Senna
Species: Senna alata
Hardiness Zones: 10-11
Scarification/Stratification: No
Germination:
last frost to give the plants a head start on the season.
results, first soak seeds in warm water overnight before planting. Because
they’re fast growers, seedlings usually bloom the first year from seed.
about three quarters of an inch deep in a well-drained soil and humus mixture
with a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5. Find an area with full sun for the seedlings’
permanent home and feed with a balanced fertilizer after planting and then once
a month during the growing season.
Description:
Senna Alata, also known as Cassia Alata, candle bush, candle
stick, candle tree or Christmas candle plant is an evergreen shrub that can
grow up to 3.5 m high. The shrub is widely distributed in tropical countries.
It is native to South America but has been planted widely for medicinal and
ornamental flowering purposes. Senna Alata has bright yellow flowers that are
like a yellow candle and that attract butterflies and bees. When in buds, the
flowers are concealed within swollen orange bracts. They are 2.5-5 cm wide. At
maturity, the 25 cm long fruit splits open along one side with the flattened,
kite-shaped seeds hanging out on a short stalk. The leaves are up 75 cm long
and they close in the dark. Senna Alata performs best in full sun but in zones
7,8 and 9, it is possible to grow it as an annual. Senna alata plants are
drought-tolerant, but they will still benefit from being watered regularly and
given a layer of mulch during the hottest summer months. Hardiness Zone: 10-11
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable
plastic zip lock bag wrapped in a protectant so the seeds are not damaged by
shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds
mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination
rate.
Seed Count
All seed counts should be considered estimates as the seeds is
packaged by hand, there is 2-3 more or less in a bag. We do our best to
ensure accuracy and will often add extra seeds. However, all estimates are
final.
Shipping
Seeds will ship without tracking numbers. Items
will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Plants will be shipped
via USPS. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 3-5 days.
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Important, Please read
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination.
Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your
seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing
instructions can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able
to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to
garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good
viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.
Mason (verified owner) –
Very well worth the money.
Jackson (verified owner) –
The product is firmly packed.
Avery (verified owner) –
They arrived very fresh and not bruised. They were delicious.
Nicholas (verified owner) –
Great seeds, I now have squash everywhere from this one pack of seeds
Isaac (verified owner) –
Great seeds, I now have squash everywhere from this one pack of seeds