SENNA ALATA
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SEEDS OF CANDLE BUSH - SENNA ALATA

Medicinal tree of prime importance, it is also planted in gardens for its magnificent bloom.

This 7m tall tree is named after for its flower buds which grow erect and look like big yellow candles each complete with a flame.

Seeds per gram: 33
3,28  with VAT (10%)

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Sow outdoors
Flowering
Attracts Wildlife Butterflies
Average germination (%) 60
Climate Zone Sub-tropical, Tropical, Warm areas
Flower colour Yellow
Foliage Evergreen
Germination (in days) 15-25
Hardiness Drought resistant, Non hardy
Plant use Coastal garden, Gardening, Low maintenance garden, Medicinal, Specimen
Seeds per gram 33
Soil - Moisture Well-drained
Soil - Ph No preference
Soil - Type Fertile, No preference, Potting mix
Sunlight - Exposure Sun
Watering Moderate

Place the seeds in boiling water at 90ºC for 5 seconds and immediately after transfer to running water with ice cubes in it. Soak for 24h and then proceed to the sowing maintaining temperatures of 20ºC/25ºC until the germination is completed.

Good specie for coastal areas. Its applications include the treatment of skin conditions. Very effective fungicide properties for the treatment of ringworm and other fungal infections of the skin. Its active ingredients include chrysophanic acid yellow. Laxative effect due to its anthraquinone content.

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