Bombax ceiba (Kapok tree) - Image 14

Botanical names: Bombax ceiba, Salmalia malabarica, Bombax malabaricum

Common names: Kapok tree, Silk Cotton Tree

Family: Malvaceae    (Formerly:Bombacaceae)

Subfamily: Bombacoideae

Origin: Tropical Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plant


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Bombax (Ceiba) malabaricum - Red Kapok tree

Red Kapok tree is a remarkable tree with spectacular display of bright red flowers, which bloom during the spring season. The flowers are large, showy, and have a sweet fragrance, making them popular with birds and insects. The tree's blossoms are also used in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot