Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Cassia fistula
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
golden shower tree
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
अमलतास
Chionodoxa
In German
Röhren-Kassie
Chionodoxa
In French
Cassia fistula
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Cassia fistula
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Cassia συρίγγιο
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Cássia-imperial
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Cassia przetoka
Chionodoxa
In Latin
cassia fistula
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Fistula and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Fistula and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Cassia Fistula and Chionodoxa. Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Fistula does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Fistula has allergic reactions like Not Available and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Fistula and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Cassia Fistula and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Fistula and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Fistula is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cassia Fistula and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Cassia Fistula and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Cassia Fistula and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Cassia Fistula and Chionodoxa
Care of Cassia Fistula and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.