Description
Beautiful shrub or small tree that grows from 7 to 20 feet with bright yellow blossoms that hang gracefully down from delicate, green-leaved foliage. Petals are similar in arrangement to pea flowers. This fast growing tropical remains small and loves hot, humid temperatures and plenty of water. Cannot tolerate snowy or cold weather. Perfect as a tropical container or standard in zones 9+ (protected from frost), deck plant or greenhouse specimen. A multi purpose plant used for fibers and fuel, fast growing shade areas, fodder and soil fertility as a green manure legume.
A mass planting of this flower will be unforgettable with butterflies and hummingbirds fluttering from flower to flower. The perfect addition to any sunny meadow or garden.
Germination Guide
🌍 North-east Africa and parts of southern Asia
Moderate
Sesbania sesban is a fast-growing nitrogen-fixing legume native to tropical Africa and Asia, widely used for fodder, green manure, and agroforestry applications
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
3 – 24 days
Temperature
Min 15°C
Ideal 25°C
Max 35°C
Substrate moisture
💧💧 High
Seed Pre-treatment
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Soaking — 24 hours
Soaking in cold or tepid water for 24 hours may be effective; hot water treatment at just below boiling for 30 seconds also used
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Mechanical scarification
Acid or abrasive scarification preferred over hot-water treatment; hot water treatment results in large percentages of non-viable seed
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Additional notes
Seeds have hard, impermeable seed coat requiring scarification for uniform germination
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
well-draining loam or potting mix
Recommended container
nursery seedbeds or polythene bags
Growing Tips
Extra water required to initiate germination; seedlings establish readily on moist bare soil; photoperiod sensitive, flowering occurs in short days; very susceptible to insect attack during storage
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