What type of soil should I use for my Candelabra Bush?

Candelabra Bush does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

What is the growth pattern for Candelabra Bush?

Candelabra Bush 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.

Can Candelabra Bush be grown outdoors?

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

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Q: Is Candelabra Bush easy to care for?

Candelabra Bush is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Candelabra Bush?

Candelabra Bush 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Candelabra Bush need?

Candelabra Bush 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 🏡.

About Candelabra Bush

Candelabra Bush is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy 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.

Candelabra Bush likes soil that is well draining.

Candelabra Bush belongs to the Senna genus, and is native to Northern South America and Central America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Senna alata

Genus

Senna

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

Also known as

Candlestick tree, Candle bush, Candelabra bush, Christmas candles, Empress candle plant, Ringworm shrub and Candletree

How to care for Candelabra Bush

Water

How often to water your Candelabra Bush

Candelabra Bush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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

Check the growing potential in your area

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 Candelabra Bush in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Candelabra Bush: 1ft from a window

Candelabra Bush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Las Vegas, Nevada ⛅.

Candelabra Bush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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