Golden Chain
About Golden Chain
Laburnum anagyroides is a small deciduous tree or large shrub up to 30 ft tall. It flowers during May and June with pea-like, yellow flowers densely packed in pendulous racemes 4 to 10 in long. The seeds are legumes with large numbers of black seeds that contain cytisine, an alkaloid extremely poisonous to humans as well as goats and horses.
Taxonomy
Laburnum anagyroides
Laburnum
Fabaceae
Fabales
Also known as
Common Laburnum, Common Laburnum, Golden chain and Golden rain
How to care for Golden Chain
Water
How often to water your Golden Chain
every 9
Golden Chain needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Common Laburnum in your home
a window
Golden Chain love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Golden Chain does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Golden Chain in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Golden Chain
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Golden Chain after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Golden Chain can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!
Water Needs
Golden Chain 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.
Sunlight Needs
Golden Chain requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Golden Chain 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 Chain is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Fertilizer
Golden Chain grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Golden Chain grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Golden Chain can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Golden Chain
Golden Chain
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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