Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
India
North America
Types
Not Available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Not Available
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cassia fistula
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
golden shower tree
Sunflower
In Hindi
अमलतास
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Röhren-Kassie
Sonnenblume
In French
Cassia fistula
Tournesol
In Spanish
Cassia fistula
Girasol
In Greek
Cassia συρίγγιο
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Cássia-imperial
Girassol
In Polish
Cassia przetoka
słonecznik
In Latin
cassia fistula
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Helianthodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cassia Fistula and Sunflower
Season and care of Cassia Fistula and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Fistula and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Fistula season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sunflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Fistula is Loam and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Cassia Fistula and Sunflower Physical Information
Cassia Fistula and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Cassia Fistula and Sunflower are as follows:
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Cassia Fistula and Sunflower
Care of Cassia Fistula and Sunflower 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 Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.