About Cassia Fistula and Acacia
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
India
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cassia fistula
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
golden shower tree
Acacia
In German
Röhren-Kassie
Acacia
In French
Cassia fistula
Acacia
In Spanish
Cassia fistula
Acacia
In Greek
Cassia συρίγγιο
Acacia
In Portuguese
Cássia-imperial
Acacia
In Polish
Cassia przetoka
Acacia
In Latin
cassia fistula
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Fistula and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Fistula and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Cassia Fistula and Acacia. Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Fistula does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Fistula has allergic reactions like Not Available and Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cassia Fistula and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Fistula and Acacia
Season and care of Cassia Fistula and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Fistula and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Fistula is Loam and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Cassia Fistula and Acacia Physical Information
Cassia Fistula and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cassia Fistula and Acacia are as follows:
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cassia Fistula and Acacia
Care of Cassia Fistula and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.