Bahama Senna
Taxonomy
Caesalpinia bahamensis subsp. bahamensis
Caesalpinia
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Bahama Senna
How often to water your Bahama Senna
every 9
Bahama Senna needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Bahama Senna in your home
a window
Bahama Senna love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bahama Senna does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bahama Senna in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Bahama Senna
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bahama Senna after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Should I trim branches that have no leaves at such a young age? I started this from a seed on 5/13/24, and so I'm worried about trimming branches so young. Please help! #DwarfPoinciana
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What kind of fertilizer is best for these plants? #DwarfPoinciana
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Some of the leaves are getting crispy and falling off… too much sun perhaps? Or too much water? #DwarfPoinciana
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I now have beef with either the neighborhood cats/chickens or the people that do our yard. Someone completely ripped it up!! I am so devastated, honestly. It had so many beautiful leaves and it was growing so so well. Now he’s all nakey 😔
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Do these plants need to be staked or supported in anyway? One of its branches seems a little leggy and weak.
Care Summary for Bahama Senna
Bahama Senna
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.