Water
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, especially during cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering frequency in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings.
Senna pallida, the Twin-Flowered Cassia, is a small tree or shrub native to South America, admired for its bright yellow flowers and ornamental value.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C; protect from frost.
Light
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, especially during cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering frequency in winter, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning, as this can reduce flowering.
Pruning in late winter or early spring before new growth begins is also beneficial.
Propagate from seeds sown in spring or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Seeds may require scarification or soaking before sowing. Cuttings should be rooted in a well-draining medium in a warm, humid environment.
Repot young plants annually or every two years in spring, and mature plants every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
Identify plants like this with ePlant AI
Snap a photo to get care tips and match similar species on the go.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Twin-Flowered Cassia (Senna pallida)
Where Twin-Flowered Cassia (Senna pallida) is found

Density
Tap map to explore
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Senna |
| Species | Senna pallida |
Similar in genus Senna
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data