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Golden Lantern

     

Cassia reticulata  -  A shrub that produces a lot of pretty golden, cup-shaped blooms. Needs sun to bloom. An exciting plant to have!  This small tree is winter hardy in the tropical zones of 10 - 11, but is easily grown in containers indoors in northern climates if given  adequate light and warmth.   A Fun and easy plant to grow!  Item # rsd - 29  

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Item Name: Golden Lantern Seed Pack
Item Number: rsd - 29

Sowing instructions:

  • Soak the seed in warm water for 24 hours

  • Sow seed 1/4” deep at a soil temperature of  65-70° F. and keep moist

  • Sow in standard good draining potting mix

Plant Care:

  • Grow in a standard potting mix

  • Likes a deep, rich well fertilized soil

  • Keep moist and feed once a month

  • Transplant when large enough to handle into pots

  • Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting

  • Water sparingly through dormancy or winter months

  • Do not allow to reach temperatures below 45° F

Fun Facts:

  • Cassia reticulata is an evergreen shrub

  • A genus of herbs that belong to the bean family

  • Grows outdoors in zones 10-12

  • Dyes and syrup extracts have been made for centuries from the flowers

  • Makes an excellent plant for collectors of plants for the home or greenhouse environment

  • Another fun plant from seeds of the Rainforest 

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