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Silver Cassia (Cassia Artemesioides)
Cassia Artemesioides
Rs 5,000
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Silver Cassia is a versatile evergreen shrub that produces abundant yellow blooms during summer. It reaches a moderate height of 5 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan.
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Category: Flowering Shrubs, Hedge Plants
Plant Details
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Foliage Type
- Evergreen
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Purpose
- Decorative, Privacy Screen
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
- City Suitability
- Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur
Description
Silver Cassia (Cassia Artemesioides) is a distinguished evergreen shrub that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. Prized for its yellow flowers that appear in summer, this shrub is a valuable addition to any garden. This fast-growing evergreen plant reaches up to 5 ft at maturity, making it a compact option for smaller gardens and containers.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Cassia Artemesioides
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Mature Height: 5 ft
- Flower Colour: Yellow
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Foliage: Evergreen (Green)
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Propagation: Seed, Semi-Hardwood Cuttings
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Silver Cassia
Propagated from seed soaked in warm water, or from semi-hardwood cuttings during the growing season.
Growing in Pakistan
This plant is both heat and drought tolerant, making it exceptionally well-suited to Pakistan’s challenging summers. This plant grows well across most of Pakistan, from Karachi to Islamabad and Peshawar. However, it may need winter protection in the colder highland regions of Quetta, Swat, and the northern areas.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established
Why Choose Silver Cassia?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Silver Cassia is an excellent choice because it works effectively as a privacy screen or natural hedge and thrives with minimal watering once established.
Buy Silver Cassia online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silver Cassia safe around cats, dogs, and small children?
While Silver Cassia is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
How often should I water Silver Cassia in Pakistan’s climate?
Silver Cassia needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter. It tolerates occasional missed waterings once its roots are established.
What is the best time to prune Silver Cassia in Pakistan?
Silver Cassia benefits from regular pruning to maintain a dense, hedge-like shape. Trim lightly after each flowering cycle and do a heavier shaping prune in late winter before new growth begins. Since it blooms in summer, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
How long does the flowering season of Silver Cassia last?
Silver Cassia blooms in summer, producing yellow flowers. In Pakistan, the peak flowering period runs from May through August.
Does Silver Cassia need direct sunlight?
Silver Cassia grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
