How to grow Candlestick Bush

Cassia alata

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Candlestick cassia will reseed so you will have volunteers for next season. Collect seed pods before they mature if volunteers are not wanted.

Growing Candlestick Bush from seed

These seeds have a very hard seed coat. Aid germination by scratching with sandpaper. Alternatively, soak seeds and promptly remove and immediately sow all that begin to swell.

Transplanting Candlestick Bush

Once Candlestick cassia is about two inches tall it can be transplanted to a bigger container.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Candlestick Bush is a half hardy plant.

Seed Saving Candlestick Bush

Seed pods will be black and seeds will rattle inside pods when mature.

How long does Candlestick Bush take to grow?

These estimates for how long Candlestick Bush takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Candlestick Bush Etymology

Alata is Latin for “wings” or “having wings”.¹

Other names for Candlestick Bush

Christmas candle, Candelabra Bush, Ringworm Tree, Candlestick Cassia

Senna alata

Footnotes

¹ Latin Dictionary