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.
How do you care for a candlestick plant?
Candle Plant (Cassia alata)
- Plant Feed. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly.
- Watering. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.
- Soil. Fertile, well-drained soil.
- 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.