The Amaltas flower plant, scientifically known as Cassia fistula, is a beautiful and culturally significant tree native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Golden Shower Tree due to its cascading clusters of bright yellow flowers.
🌳 Botanical Description of Amaltas (Cassia fistula):
Common Names: Amaltas (Hindi), Golden Shower Tree, Indian Laburnum
Scientific Name: Cassia fistula
Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
🌿 Plant Characteristics:
Type: Deciduous tree
Height: Typically 30–40 feet (9–12 meters)
Canopy: Spreading, rounded crown with an open branching habit
Leaves:
Pinnately compound (6–16 inches long)
4–8 pairs of smooth, oval leaflets
Bright green and shed during the dry season
🌼 Flowers:
Color: Bright golden-yellow
Shape: Five-petaled, slightly curved
Arrangement: Long, hanging clusters (racemes) up to 2 feet (60 cm) long
Season: Late spring to early summer (April–June in India)
Fragrance: Mildly sweet
🌰 Fruits:
Type: Long cylindrical pods (1–2 feet long)
Color: Dark brown or black when mature
Contents: Numerous hard seeds embedded in a sticky, resinous pulp (sometimes used in traditional medicine)
🌱 Growing Conditions:
Climate: Tropical to subtropical; heat- and drought-tolerant
Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soil
Sunlight: Full sun is essential for profuse flowering
Watering: Moderate; drought-resistant once established
🌟 Cultural & Medicinal Significance:
National tree of Thailand and state flower of Kerala, India
Often used in Ayurvedic medicine (e.g., for laxative properties)
Popular in ornamental landscaping for its dramatic floral display
REC: After getting (( VERY VERY IMPORTANT )) the plants, AVOID exposing them to direct sunlight as it can cause leaf BURN. AVOID overwatering your plants. The primary reason for outdoor plant demise is excessive watering.
Planting: Excavate a hole double the size in width and depth compared to the polybag that contains your plant. Fill it up, blending compost with the topsoil. Insert the plant into the newly loosened soil. It is essential to water both Rare Live Plant & Regular (Morning 300ml).
NOTE 1: The plant may appear dry due to transportation time.greenery nursery However, the plant is still healthy because it is an outdoor plant. Place it back in the soil, apply the included fertilizer, water it, and monitor it for a week. It will restore its freshness.
Note 2: image is for reference only. Appearance of actual product may vary based on factors such as climate, age, and height.
✅ Easy To Grow
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✅best plant for garden.
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