🌸 How to Grow Cassia Javanica Seeds (Pink Shower Tree)

Also known as:

• Hindi: गुलाबी अमलतास

• Tamil: பிங்க் ஷவர் மரம்

• Telugu: పింక్ షవర్ చెట్టు

• Malayalam: പിങ്ക് ഷവർ മരം

• Kannada: ಪಿಂಕ್ ಶವರ್ ಮರ

• English: Pink Shower Tree / Java Cassia / Apple Blossom Tree

1. 🌱 Choose the Right Season

• Best sowing time: Early spring (Feb–Apr) or onset of monsoon (June–Aug)

• Ideal temperature: 22°C to 32°C

• Loves tropical to subtropical climates

2. 🌾 Seed Pre-treatment

• Seeds have a hard coat — scarify or soak for better germination

• Soak in warm water for 24 hours

• Optionally, rub seeds with sandpaper slightly before soaking (scarification)

3. 🪴 Prepare the Growing Medium

• Use light, well-drained soil

• Best mix: garden soil + compost + river sand (2:1:1)

• pH level: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.5)

• Avoid clay-heavy or soggy soil

4. 🌿 Sowing the Seeds

• Sow seeds ½–1 inch (1.2–2.5 cm) deep

• In trays or pots: space at least 2 inches apart

• Cover lightly with soil, water gently

• Use misting to prevent displacement

5. 💧 Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist, not soggy

• Mist daily or water lightly every 1–2 days

• Ensure proper drainage to avoid fungal rot

6. 🌞 Germination

• Germination time: 15–25 days (may vary depending on treatment)

• Place in bright indirect sunlight

• Maintain warm, humid conditions for best results

7. 🌤️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Needs 6–8 hours of full sunlight once sprouted

• Thrives in warm temperatures (25°C–35°C)

• Protect young saplings from intense midday sun at early stages

8. 🌱 Transplanting

• Transplant when seedlings reach 10–12 inches tall

• In ground: leave 10–12 feet spacing for canopy growth

• Ideal time: early monsoon or when the soil is moist and weather is mild

9. 🌿 Fertilization

• Mix compost or aged cow dung before transplanting

• Top-dress with compost every 3–4 months

• Use mild organic liquid fertilizer like banana peel tea for a boost

10. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Care

• Generally hardy and low-maintenance

• Occasionally affected by aphids or caterpillars — use neem spray if needed

• Keep area weed-free and ensure good airflow

11. 🌳 Growth & Maintenance

• Grows up to 10–15 meters tall

• Flowers profusely in spring and summer with pink and white blossoms

• Minimal pruning needed — just remove dead or diseased branches

• Great for avenues, gardens, and ornamental landscaping

🌟 Benefits of Cassia Javanica

• Spectacular ornamental flowering tree

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

• Improves aesthetic value of parks, roadsides, and gardens

• Tolerant of urban pollution and adaptable to various soils

• Deep-rooted — helps with soil stabilization and erosion control