Candle bush (Senna alata)
Care, watering, light and tips for Candle bush on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Fabaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Candle bush
Senna alata, also known as Candlestick Plant or Christmas Candle, is a fast-growing tropical shrub renowned for its spectacular spikes of bright yellow flowers resembling candles. It is ideal for adding an exotic and vibrant touch to large gardens, as an ornamental hedge, or as a focal plant in warm and humid climates.
Native range
Tropical Americas, from Mexico to northern South America
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering and well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Keep the substrate consistently moist, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging. Prune regularly to control its size and encourage a more compact shape and continuous blooming; avoid frost as it is very sensitive to it.