Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially in potted plants.
Also known as Dwarf Coronilla · Lemon Scorpion Vetch · Spain Pachcha Chakraalu
Coronilla minima, or Dwarf Senna, is a low-growing, flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean region, producing delicate yellow blooms and pinnate leaves.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers a location with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures during the growing season; can tolerate light frost.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
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 out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent waterlogging.
Ensure good drainage to avoid root rot, especially in potted plants.
Prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant and remove any dead or crossing branches. Pinch back young shoots to encourage bushier growth.
Avoid heavy pruning, as this can stimulate excessive vegetative growth and reduce flowering.
Propagate from seed sown in spring, or from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Seeds may require scarification or stratification to improve germination rates. Cuttings should be rooted in a well-draining medium.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a gritty, well-draining compost.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the previous one to avoid overwatering.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Dwarf Senna (Coronilla minima)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Coronilla |
| Species | Coronilla minima |
Similar in genus Coronilla
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
