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Cassia Fistula, Amaltas, Golden Shower Tree- Plant
Sr No. | Item name |
1 | Cassia fistula (Amaltas) Tree– Plant |
2 | Comes in a Grow Bag (5″) |
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699 in stock
Cassia Fistula, Amaltas, Golden Shower Tree- Plant
Description
- This plant is indigenous to India and Pakistan.
- It is usually medium-sized growing 10- 20 m.
- The leaves are alternate smooth, ovate-shaped, hairy, pinnate.
- Flowers are usually bright yellow and in bunches.
- The fruit pods are mainly green when ripe and darn brown when matures.
- Owing to the vibrant yellow flowers, the Amaltas flower is designated as the state flower of Kerala.
- It is deciduous or semi-deciduous tree in nature.
- It is widely grown as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical areas due to its profuse flowering.
Plant Specification
Common Name | Amaltas, Golden Shower, Flower of Kerala, Indian Laburnum, Desi asal |
Maximum Reachable Height | 20-40 ft |
Flower Colour | Golden Yellow |
Bloom Time | Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Caring of Amaltas Plant
Sunlight
- Keep the plant in direct bright light.
- Provide afternoon shade to the plant when young.
Soil
- The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in organic content.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
- When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
- Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Don’ts
- Easily grows in AC rooms but away from AC vents.
- Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
Cassia fistula Special Feature
Bright yellow, fragrant, produced in long pendulous clusters, 30 – 50 cm in length
Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Grown as specimen tree in a landscape because of its unique flowers and pods.
- Very popular bonsai plant
Other Uses:
- Each part of this wonder plant has therapeutic as well as curative value.
- wood is extremely durable and used in the manufacturing and furniture industries.
- Flowers are often used for worshipping Lord Vishnu in several regions of India.
- This plant has several Ayurvedic uses.
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Sr No. | Item name |
1 | Cassia fistula (Amaltas) Tree– Plant |
2 | Comes in a Grow Bag (5″) |
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