🌸 How to Grow Cassia Nodosa Seeds

Also known as:

• Hindi: अमलतास

• Tamil: ரோஜா ஷவர் மரம்

• Telugu: పింక్ శవర్ చెట్టు

• Malayalam: പിങ്ക് ഷവർ ട്രീ

• Kannada: ರೋಸ್ ಶವರ್ ಮರ

• English: Pink Shower Tree / Cassia Nodosa / Rose Shower Tree

1. 🌱 Choose the Right Season

• Best time to sow: Early spring (Feb–Apr) or start of monsoon (June–Aug)

• Ideal germination temperature: 22°C to 32°C

• Prefers warm, humid tropical or subtropical conditions

2. 🌾 Seed Pre-treatment

• Seeds have a hard coat — pre-soak for good results

• Soak in lukewarm water for 24 hours before sowing

• Optional: Lightly scarify with sandpaper to improve germination

3. 🪴 Prepare the Growing Medium

• Use light, well-drained, fertile soil

• Mix of garden soil + compost + river sand or cocopeat (2:1:1)

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

4. 🌿 Sowing the Seeds

• Sow about ½ inch (1.2 cm) deep

• In pots/trays: Leave at least 2 inches between seeds

• Cover lightly with soil and water gently

• Mist to avoid dislodging seeds

5. 💧 Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist, not soggy

• Mist daily or water lightly every 1–2 days

• Avoid waterlogging — ensure proper drainage

6. 🌞 Germination

• Germination time: 14–25 days

• Keep in bright, indirect light during germination

• Maintain warm, moist environment

7. 🌤️ Sunlight & Temperature

• After sprouting, move to filtered or morning sunlight

• Gradually increase to 6–8 hours of full sunlight

• Thrives in 25°C to 35°C conditions

8. 🌱 Transplanting

• Transplant when seedlings are 10–12 inches tall

• In open land: leave 10–12 feet spacing between trees

• Ideal time for transplant: Monsoon or early evening in spring

9. 🌿 Fertilization

• Mix organic compost or cow dung at the time of transplanting

• Add compost every 2–3 months

• Use mild organic liquid fertilizer like banana peel or seaweed extract

10. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Care

• Naturally hardy and resistant to most pests

• Occasionally affected by aphids or mealybugs — spray neem oil if needed

• Avoid overcrowding — promote good airflow

11. 🌳 Growth & Maintenance

• Grows up to 8–15 meters tall

• Produces beautiful clusters of pink and white blossoms in spring-summer

• Needs minimal pruning — remove dead or weak branches annually

• Excellent for gardens, parks, and avenue planting

🌟 Benefits of Cassia Nodosa

• Striking ornamental value with long-lasting floral display

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Tolerant of dry spells once mature

• Ideal for urban landscapes and roadside beautification

• Provides light shade and a cooling microclimate