{"product_id":"kanikonna-plant","title":"Kanikonna Plant | Cassia fistula | Golden Shower Tree Kerala Vishu Flower India","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKanikonna Plant — Cassia fistula | Golden Shower Tree | Kerala’s Sacred Vishu Flower\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKanikonna\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCassia fistula\u003c\/em\u003e), the Golden Shower Tree, is Kerala’s most iconic flowering tree — the state flower of Kerala and the sacred bloom of Vishu, the Malayalam New Year. Its breathtaking cascades of golden-yellow flowers are a symbol of prosperity, joy, and new beginnings. A must-have for every Kerala garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cassia fistula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kanikonna, Golden Shower Tree, Amaltas, Indian Laburnum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–15 metres at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden yellow, cascading racemes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (April–June); coincides with Vishu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — essential for flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining loamy soil; tolerates a range of soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monthly balanced NPK; organic compost twice yearly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young plants in large containers; best planted in ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscaping Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avenue tree, garden specimen, courtyard feature, temple garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrune lightly after flowering to shape and encourage next season’s blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast grower in warm, sunny conditions — can flower within 3–5 years from sapling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in Kerala’s tropical climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed pods have traditional medicinal uses in Ayurveda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomer FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is Kanikonna special in Kerala?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Kanikonna is the state flower of Kerala and is traditionally placed in the Vishu Kani — the auspicious arrangement viewed at dawn on Vishu (Malayalam New Year) as the first sight of the new year, symbolising prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long before it flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Typically 3–5 years from sapling under good growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Young plants can be grown in large containers, but for full flowering potential it is best planted in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✓ Nursery Fresh  ✓ Healthy Dispatch  ✓ Secure Packaging  ✓ Expert Support  ✓ WhatsApp Assistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping: ₹80\/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund\/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImages are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blueberry Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49724648554746,"sku":"BB-PLT-KNK-001","price":240.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.blueberrybotanicals.in\/ta\/products\/kanikonna-plant","provider":"Blueberry Botanicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}