Cassia senna | Alexandrian Senna | Various
Cassia senna belongs to the plant family CAESALPINIACE and Genus Cassia This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Cassia senna does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Cassia senna so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Cassia senna Alexandrian senna is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Cassia senna is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as a stimulant, a laxative or a cathartic. Alexandrian senna should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. The leaves and the pods are used in herbal preparations.
Cassinia fulvida | . Originated in New Zealand | Various
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.