The candlestick flower plant (Senna alata) is a tropical species prized for its showy yellow flowers
The candlestick flower plant (Senna alata) is a tropical species prized for its showy yellow flowers
It is believed to be native to parts of Central and South America. Also known as a candle bush or Christmas candle, the candlestick plant is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 9 to 11.
It is believed to be native to parts of Central and South America. Also known as a candle bush or Christmas candle, the candlestick plant is hardy in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 9 to 11.
The candlestick plant gets its common name from its erect, bright yellow flower spikes, which resemble candles standing upright inside a candelabra
The candlestick plant gets its common name from its erect, bright yellow flower spikes, which resemble candles standing upright inside a candelabra
Candlestick plants feature compound leaves that may be up to 16 inches long with oval-shaped, 3-inch-long leaflets.
Candlestick plants feature compound leaves that may be up to 16 inches long with oval-shaped, 3-inch-long leaflets.
The candlestick cassia plant is also known as the ringworm cassia because its leaves were once used to treat that fungal skin condition, says the Missouri Botanical Garden. This species closes its leaves at night.
The candlestick cassia plant is also known as the ringworm cassia because its leaves were once used to treat that fungal skin condition, says the Missouri Botanical Garden. This species closes its leaves at night.
In the wild, a Senna alta plant can be up to 30 feet tall. In cultivation, however, it usually reaches a maximum height of 8 to 10 feet. In places where the species is winter hardy, the candlestick plant can be grown as a shrub or a small tree.
In the wild, a Senna alta plant can be up to 30 feet tall. In cultivation, however, it usually reaches a maximum height of 8 to 10 feet. In places where the species is winter hardy, the candlestick plant can be grown as a shrub or a small tree.