{"product_id":"candle-bush-seeds-cassia-alata-fast-growing-tropical-senna-flower-plant-butterfly-attracting-tree-shrub","title":"Candle Bush Seeds (Cassia alata) Fast Growing Tropical Senna Flower Plant | Butterfly Attracting Tree Shrub","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"32\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandle Bush Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e (Cassia alata)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCandlebush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eSenna alata\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking tropical flowering shrub prized for its large candle-like yellow flower spikes, bold foliage, and rapid growth habit. Native to tropical regions of Central and South America, this dramatic ornamental plant has become widely cultivated throughout warm climates for both landscape beauty and pollinator attraction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"930\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eKnown for its towering upright flower spikes resembling glowing yellow candles, Candle Bush produces brilliant golden-yellow blooms that stand prominently above the foliage for an extended flowering season. The flowers are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects, making the plant an excellent addition to pollinator gardens and tropical landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis species typically grows into a large shrub reaching up to 13 feet tall and wide in frost-free climates. The broad tropical leaflets are highly ornamental and display a fascinating habit of folding or closing during nighttime hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCandle Bush also produces long straight seed pods filled with small square-shaped seeds following the flowering period. In many tropical regions, the species has historically been valued in traditional herbal practices and medicinal gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌱 Growing \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained fertile soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; appreciates regular moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast-growing tropical flowering shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm tropical and subtropical climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCandle Bush thrives in hot sunny conditions and grows rapidly during warm weather. In cooler climates, it can be successfully grown in large containers and overwintered indoors with sufficient sunlight. Its tropical foliage and dramatic blooms make it an excellent patio or greenhouse specimen outside of frost-free regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e🌿 Why Grow Candle Bush?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Unique candle-shaped yellow flower spikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Excellent butterfly and pollinator plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Fast-growing tropical ornamental shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Large dramatic tropical foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Great for tropical and exotic gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Easy to grow in warm climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Excellent container or patio specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e• Long flowering season in warm weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCandle Bush remains one of the most visually striking tropical flowering shrubs, admired for its unusual blooms, lush foliage, and strong pollinator appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2545\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2545\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: 10–12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eCandle Bush Germination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eGently rub with fine sandpaper. When the shell starts to change color, stop sanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e2) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003e Use a thermos to soak the seeds overnight in a bowl of 120-degree Fahrenheit water. Keep the seeds that sink to the bottom and throw away the seeds that float.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003e3) Plant seeds 2 inches apart in the moistened seed starting mix. Lightly cover with a very fine layer of moist soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003e4) Use a piece of plastic with a few tiny hole cut into it to cover and seal it shut to retain humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003e5) Use a heated propagator mat to keep the soil temperature appx. 80 degrees F. during the day. Turning the heating mat off at night can greatly increase germination rates as it mimics their natural conditions using alternating temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003e6) Keep them under a bright light. (Not direct sunlight)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;\"\u003e7) Germination should occur within 9-26 days. Remove the plastic once they are 2 inches tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Karla;\"\u003e\"Please Contact us First if you need Anything\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Karla;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGerminación de las semillas de Candle Bush:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1) Frote suavemente con papel de lija fino. Cuando la cáscara comience a cambiar de color, deje de lijar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e2) Use un termo para remojar las semillas durante la noche en un recipiente con agua a 120 grados Fahrenheit. Guarde las semillas que se hunden hasta el fondo y deseche las que flotan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e3) Plante las semillas a 2 pulgadas de distancia en la mezcla humedecida para iniciar las semillas. Cúbralas ligeramente con una capa muy fina de tierra húmeda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e4) Use un trozo de plástico con algunos agujeros pequeños cortados para cubrirlo y sellarlo para retener la humedad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e5) Use una estera de propagación calentada para mantener la temperatura del suelo a aproximadamente 80 grados F durante el día. Apagar la estera calefactora por la noche puede aumentar en gran medida las tasas de germinación, ya que imita sus condiciones naturales utilizando temperaturas alternas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e6) Manténgalas bajo una luz brillante. (No bajo la luz solar directa)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e7) La germinación debería ocurrir dentro de los 9 a 26 días. Retire el plástico una vez que tengan 2 pulgadas de alto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Karla; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\"Comuníquese con nosotros primero si necesita algo\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: Karla; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"20 SEEDS","offer_id":54107026587932,"sku":null,"price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 SEEDS","offer_id":54107026620700,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/candlebush6-topaz-upscale-4x-denoise-sharpen-lighting-text-focus.jpg?v=1778543021","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/candle-bush-seeds-cassia-alata-fast-growing-tropical-senna-flower-plant-butterfly-attracting-tree-shrub","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}