Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top 5-7 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, which the Golden Penda dislikes.
Also known as Black Penda · Johnstone River Penda
Golden Penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus) is a stunning Australian native tree or shrub, celebrated for its profuse, bright golden-yellow flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry between waterings, reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures, avoid frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season, less in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the top 5-7 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, which the Golden Penda dislikes.
Prune after flowering to shape the plant and remove any dead or damaged branches. Light pruning can encourage bushier growth. Avoid heavy pruning, as it may reduce flowering for the following season.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. Use a rooting hormone to improve success rates. Keep cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they establish roots.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Golden Penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus)
Where Golden Penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Xanthostemon |
| Species | Xanthostemon chrysanthus |
Similar in genus Xanthostemon
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