Water
Water regularly once the top inch of soil has dried out, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in fall and winter, allowing the soil to dry more between waterings.
Avoid waterlogged conditions which can lead to root rot.
Also known as Golden Thryallis · Goldshower · Shower Of Gold
Rain of Gold (Galphimia glauca) is a vibrant evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America, celebrated for its profuse, bright yellow flowers.
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
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
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 |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly once the top inch of soil has dried out, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in fall and winter, allowing the soil to dry more between waterings.
Avoid waterlogged conditions which can lead to root rot.
Prune Galphimia glauca in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.
Light pruning can be done throughout the year to maintain its desired size and form.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a well-draining potting mix. Keep them consistently moist and warm, ideally in a propagator, until roots form.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only 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
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Where Rain Of Gold (Galphimia glauca) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Malpighiaceae |
| Genus | Galphimia |
| Species | Galphimia glauca |
Similar in genus Galphimia
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