Cassia obtusifolia

Sicklepod

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Tropical herbaceous plant with pinnate leaves and bright yellow flowers. Known for medicinal seeds used traditionally as a laxative. Grows rapidly in warm climates, often naturalized.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sicklepod
Family Fabaceae
Genus Cassia
Species Obtusifolia
Origin India / Southeast Asia
Blooming Bright yellow flowers in summer and early autumn
Leaf Color Green to Grey-green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam or sandy soil; tolerates poor soils but thrives in rich mix

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Watering

Moderate watering during active growth, drought tolerant once established, avoid waterlogging

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering, tolerates partial shade in extreme heat

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to prevent excessive self-seeding; trim leggy stems in early spring

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Leaf Miner

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
54° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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