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Cassia, Popcorn Live 3" Starter Plant - Senna didymobotrya - Amazing Blooms!
Cassia, Popcorn Live 3" Starter Plant - Senna didymobotrya - Amazing Blooms!
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Name: Popcorn Cassia
Scientific Name: Senna didymobotrya
Family: Fabiaceae
Product Description:
Popcorn Cassia, also known as Senna didymobotrya, is a vibrant and unique plant with some interesting characteristics. This plant is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 25 feet (7.5 meters) tall, though it often stays shorter in cooler climates. It features bright yellow flowers that resemble popcorn, giving it its common name. The leaves are pinnately compound, with bright green leaflets that can grow up to 18 inches (45 centimeters) long. When rubbed, the leaves emit a scent reminiscent of buttered popcorn. The plant blooms from spring through fall, with dense flower spikes up to one foot (30 centimeters) tall. The flowers are bright yellow and attract pollinators like butterflies and bees, adding a tropical flair to gardens with its bright yellow flowers and unique foliage. It is also known to be a host to butterflies.
Origination: East Africa
Historic Uses: Ethnobotanical, Ornamental, Pollinator and Host Plant
Height: Up to 25 Ft but much smaller in temperate zones.
Hardiness: USDA 10+
Flower Color: Golden Yellow
Growing Instructions:
Thrives in zones 9-11, but can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. It's frost tender but grows quickly enough to be treated as an annual in colder zones. Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil with a neutral pH. It's a heavy feeder and drinker, requiring frequent fertilization and watering. Needs full sun to thrive. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods.
Ships in 3" pots. You will receive a plant similar to the ones pictured, though size and fullness may vary. Please understand that shipped plants have bumpy rides. A few broken leaves or small stems are normal during shipping and are not considered damage. Broken stems can be rooted once the cut end dries to start new growth. Plants may arrive semi‑dormant, and in winter they may naturally drop a few leaves. If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it. Please contact us with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery. After 24 hours, plant care becomes the buyer’s responsibility, though we’re always happy to answer questions and help you succeed. We also add brief instructions on getting started when you open your box. We want our plant babies to have happy new homes! 🥰
Heat packs are available to purchase in our shop for cold-sensitive plants. Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 These are necessary for winter shipping, so I sell them at cost. I won't refund or replace any frozen plants unless you buy one!
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Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA easily due to state import laws. All plants shipped there must be inspected before entry. Seed-grown herbaceous plants may not survive transit. I cannot guarantee herbaceous plant orders from these states, so order at your own risk. Hoyas, cacti, and succulents are an exception. My apologies for any inconvenience.
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