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Golden Shower Tree

About Golden Shower Tree

Golden Shower Tree is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Golden Shower Tree belongs to the Cassia genus, and is native to Southeastern Asia, Central and South America, Northern Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

⚠️ Golden Shower Tree is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Cassia fistula

Genus

Cassia

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

Also known as

Baton Casse, Butor, Canafistol, Canafistola, Canafistula, Canafistula Mansa, Canefice, Caneficier, Casse, Casse Espagnole and Casse Medicinale

How to care for Golden Shower Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Golden Shower Tree

Golden Shower Tree 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

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Golden Shower Tree in your home

Golden Shower Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Golden Shower Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Golden Shower Tree in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Golden Shower Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Golden Shower Tree: repot after 2X growth

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 Golden Shower Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Golden Shower Tree is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Golden Shower Tree →

Benefits of Growing Golden Shower Tree →

Common Golden Shower Tree Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Golden Shower Tree →

💦 Water Needs

Golden Shower Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Golden Shower Tree Water Frequency →

Golden Shower Tree Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Golden Shower Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Golden Shower Tree Light Requirements →

Golden Shower Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Golden Shower Tree is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Golden Shower Tree is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Golden Shower Tree will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Golden Shower Tree Lifecycle →

Golden Shower Tree Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Golden Shower Tree →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Golden Shower Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Golden Shower Tree Temperature Tolerance →

Golden Shower Tree Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Golden Shower Tree →

When to Plant Golden Shower Tree →

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Winter Care for Golden Shower Tree →

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Is Golden Shower Tree a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Golden Shower Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.