Candle Bush
Also known as
Candelabra Bush, Candelabra Bush, Candlestick tree, Candle bush, Candelabra bush, Christmas candles, Empress candle plant, Ringworm shrub and Candletree
Taxonomy
Senna alata
Senna
Fabaceae
Fabales
How to care for Candle Bush
How often to water your Candle Bush
every 9
Candle Bush 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 Candelabra Bush in your home
a window
Candle Bush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Candle Bush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Candle Bush in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Candle Bush
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 Candle Bush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Candle Bush
Candle Bush
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.
