Is Golden Chain Tree safe for pets?

Yes, Golden Chain Tree (Lophanthera Lactescens) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Golden Chain Tree easy to care for?

Golden Chain Tree has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Golden Chain Tree grow indoors?

Golden Chain Tree is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Golden Chain Tree (Lophanthera Lactescens) is a perennial tree in the Malpighiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Lophanthera lactescens is a medium to large semideciduous tree known for its dense, pyramidal crown and pendulous yellow to orange flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Golden Chain Tree

Lophanthera Lactescens

Lophanthera lactescens is a medium to large semideciduous tree known for its dense, pyramidal crown and pendulous yellow to orange flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

tree

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

10-12

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, ornamental, shade

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Golden Chain Tree

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:Malpighiaceae

Genus:Lophanthera