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African Senna (Senna didymobotrya)

Senna didymobotrya is a fast-growing shrub with bright yellow flower spikes and attractive foliage, often used ornamentally.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Afternoon shade beneficial in hot climates.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25 °C.

Protect from frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2-4 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusSenna
  • speciesSenna didymobotrya
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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