Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in autumn and winter to prevent waterlogging, especially if grown in containers.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Caragana altaica is a deciduous shrub native to the Altai Mountains, known for its thorny branches and yellow flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth. Tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cold Hardy
0% intensity
Extremely cold-hardy, tolerating harsh winter conditions and frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Not essential.
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 soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in autumn and winter to prevent waterlogging, especially if grown in containers.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Heavy pruning is generally not recommended and can affect flowering. Minimal intervention is best for this hardy shrub.
Propagate from seeds sown in autumn or early spring. Alternatively, take semi-hardwood cuttings in summer and root them in a well-draining medium. Seed germination can be slow and may require stratification.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring before new growth begins. Mature plants can be left in their pots for longer periods, as they tolerate being slightly pot-bound. Use a free-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Caragana |
| Species | Caragana altaica |
Similar in genus Caragana
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data