Water
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, ensuring the soil dries slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Caragana acanthophylla is a thorny, deciduous shrub native to Central Asia, known for its delicate yellow flowers and resilience in harsh climates.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering and fruiting.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering.
Sandy, Loamy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, including frost.
Low
25% intensity
Benefits from light feeding in spring; avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry spells, ensuring the soil dries slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain shape and promote air circulation. Light shaping can be done after flowering.
Propagate from seeds sown in autumn or early spring. Seeds may require stratification. Cuttings can also be taken in summer, but they may be slow to root.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring. Mature plants generally do not require frequent repotting. Choose a well-draining potting mix and a pot 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 Caragana Acanthophylla (Caragana acanthophylla)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Caragana |
| Species | Caragana acanthophylla |
Similar in genus Caragana
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data