The harvesting season for Senna alata typically begins in July and ends in October.
emperor's candlesticks
Senna alata
Emperor's candlesticks, also known as candle bush (Senna alata) is a tropical flowering plant native to the Americas. It has yellow, orange, or red-orange flowers clustered along the tips of its upright stems. The leaves are dark green and shine in the sunlight. It grows up to 3-9 ft tall and has beautiful, fluffy foliage that looks like a candlestick. It's a fast-growing and easy-to-care-for plant, thriving in warm, humid climates and well-drained soil. It's an excellent choice for borders, hedges, or clusters in a garden or patio. Their colorful blooms will bring life to any space and attract beautiful birds and butterflies.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
9 - 11
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Fruits:
red,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Watering for Emperor’s Candles (Senna alata) can vary depending on levels of humidity, temperature, and light. In general, water the soil weekly and allow the top layer to dry before watering again. During hotter and more humid times, water more often. In colder and drier conditions, water less often. In either case, avoid saturating the plant – especially in winter. Check the soil about 1cm (0.5in) below the surface to make sure the soil is dry before watering again.
sunlight
Sacadena Alata, also known as Emperor’s Candlesticks, should be planted in an area with full sun for optimal growth and flowering potential. The plants should receive about 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. If grown in full shade or partial shade, this plant won’t reach its full potential. This plant species does best in full sun as it needs plenty of sunlight to grow and produce blooms. To maintain healthy foliage and flowers, this plant needs to be in full sun and should be receiving adequate sunlight from late spring through early autumn.
pruning
Pruning for Emperor's Candlesticks (Senna alata) should be done twice a year, in late winter or early spring and again after the flowering season ends, usually in mid to late summer. Pruning should be done lightly, removing only the flower stalks when the flowers have withered, plus any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. The pruning should only remove the upper 1/3 of the plant, with the aim of not only keeping this species in an aesthetically pleasing shape, but also helping it to form healthy new growth.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Senna alata typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Starts Flowering
Senna alata typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Senna alata typically begins in July and ends in October.
