Sickle Bush (Dichrostachys Cinerea) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Dichrostachys cinerea is a spiny, deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub or small tree native to Africa and parts of Asia, growing between 1 to 8 meters tall with a rounded or open crown.

Sickle Bush

Sickle Bush

Dichrostachys Cinerea

Dichrostachys cinerea is a spiny, deciduous or semi-deciduous shrub or small tree native to Africa and parts of Asia, growing between 1 to 8 meters tall with a rounded or open crown.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
⚠️
Not Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:hedge, nitrogen fixer, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Sickle Bush

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Fabaceae
Genus:Dichrostachys