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How to Grow and Care for Sicklepod

Sicklepod, also known as Java bean, Chinese senna, Coffeeweed, Blunt-leaf senna, Foetid cassia

The sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia) grows best in full sun and moist soil. It thrives in rocky dirt and nutrient-rich soil. For an annual plant, it's slow to develop and grows best late in its growing season.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Sicklepod

LifespanAnnual, Perennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH5.5-7
Planting TimeSpring, Early summer
Hardiness Zones
5-10
ToxicityToxic to Humans
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Sicklepod displays a distinct herbaceous growth, featuring a branching habit typically reaching heights of up to 3 feet (91 cm). The foliage is characterized by broad, slightly curved leaves that taper to a blunt tip, embodying the species' Latin etymology. Leaves are paired with each pair staggered from the next along the stem. The plant blooms in warmer months, producing small, bright yellow flowers with five petals each. Seed pods follow, which are long, slender, and slightly curved, resembling a sickle in shape.
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