How much sunlight does my Senna Alata need?

Senna Alata 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Senna Alata?

Senna Alata 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 Senna Alata?

Senna Alata 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 Senna Alata be grown outdoors?

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

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Senna Alata

Q: Is Senna Alata easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Senna Alata?

Senna Alata 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.

Also known as

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

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Senna alata

Genus

Senna

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

How to care for Senna Alata

Water

How often to water your Senna Alata

Senna Alata needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in San Diego, California.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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.

San Diego, California

48% Low

Growing Senna Alata in San Diego right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 7th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in San Diego is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determi…

Sunlight will increase by 33% ☀️

February 8th, 2023

San Diego is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in San Diego is expected to increase by 33% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 14.1 megajoules of energy per m^2…

Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours 📈

February 4th, 2023

This month, San Diego is getting an average of 9.3 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 9% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.9 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant Senna Alata: 1ft from a window

Senna Alata 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 San Diego, California ⛅.

Senna Alata does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Senna Alata

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Senna Alata: 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 Senna Alata after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Senna Alata

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 5th, 2023

The growing potential in San Diego is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to rep…