How to grow and care for Caragana arborescens Lam.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Caragana arborescens Lam., Caragana, Yellow acacia
Caragana arborescens Lam. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Fabaceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant used to grow on every continent and in various climates, except Antarctica.
👀 Characteristics details
Most leaves are alternate and have stipules.
🌺 Flower
The flower has five petals, resembling the shape of a butterfly. This type of flower shape is called a papilionaceous corolla
🪴 Root&Soil
Most of them form symbiotic relationships with bacteria that can fix nitrogen in their roots. This allows them to thrive even in poor soil conditions.
water
How to water Caragana arborescens Lam.
How often should I water?
check Caragana arborescens Lam. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
When is the Dormant period?
it goes into dormancy in the Winter. during the period, 1.5~2x the watering interval you use in the warm season.
Light & Location
How much light does a Caragana arborescens Lam. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Caragana arborescens Lam. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~32℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Caragana arborescens Lam. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Caragana arborescens Lam. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Caragana arborescens Lam. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Fabales, Family: Fabaceae, Genus: Caragana, Species: Caragana arborescens
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 7 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Caragana |
| Species | Caragana arborescens |
Is Caragana arborescens Lam. toxic?
Caragana arborescens Lam. is dangerous to Dog
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