How much sunlight does my Desert Senna need?

Desert Senna 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 Desert Senna?

Desert Senna 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 Desert Senna?

Desert Senna grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Desert Senna

Q: How often should I water my Desert Senna?

Desert Senna 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.

About Desert Senna

Desert Senna is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Desert Senna likes soil that is well draining.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Senna covesii

Genus

Senna

Family

Fabaceae

Order

Fabales

Also known as

desert senna, Coues' senna, rattleweed, rattlebox, dais and cove senna

How to care for Desert Senna

Water

How often to water your Desert Senna

Desert Senna needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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.

Fort Collins, Colorado

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Finding light for Desert Senna in your home

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

Desert Senna 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 Fort Collins, Colorado ⛅.

Desert Senna does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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