Ideal Temperature for Scorpion senna

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Scorpion senna(Hippocrepis emerus)
Scorpion senna(Hippocrepis emerus)
Scorpion senna(Hippocrepis emerus)
Scorpion senna(Hippocrepis emerus)

Signs of Cold Temperatures in Scorpion senna

Symptoms

Scorpion senna tolerates cold well and grows optimally when temperatures exceed 60℉. In winter, maintain temperatures above 50℉. If the temperature drops below 32℉, while winter changes might not be obvious, branches can become fragile and dry by spring, preventing new growth.

Solutions

During spring, remove any lifeless branches that haven't produced fresh foliage.

Signs of Warm Temperatures in Scorpion senna

Symptoms

In summer, Scorpion senna should be kept below 75℉. When temperatures rise above 85℉, the plant's leaves might lighten, their tips could dry and shrivel, and the plant becomes more prone to sun damage.

Solutions

Remove any sun-damaged and desiccated sections. Relocate the plant to a spot offering protection from midday and afternoon sun, or use a shade fabric. Water the plant in the morning and evening to maintain soil moisture.

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