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![]() | Ceiba pentandra Family: Malvaceae (Formerly:Bombacaceae) Subfamily: Bombacoideae Kapok tree, Silk Cotton Tree Origin: Tropical America ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The ancient Maya of Central America believed that a great Ceiba tree stood at the center of the earth, connecting the terrestrial world to the spirit-world above. The long thick vines hanging down from its spreading limbs provided a connection to the heavens for the souls that ascended them. Even today, these grand trees are regularly spared when forests are cut it is a common event to see lone, isolated Ceiba trees proudly spreading their shady branches high above a pasture or agricultural field, a relict of the great forests that once were there. The giant limbs of the umbrella-shaped crown are laden with epiphytes (aerial plants) and provide a home for countless species of animals. Birds feed and nest in the tree's high perches, mammals use the enormous limbs as aerial highways, frogs raise their tadpoles in the tiny pools that collect in bromeliads, and insects reach the peak of their diversity in the canopy of giant trees like the Ceiba. Ceiba flowers open in the evening and are pollinated by pollen- and nectar-feeding bats. Their kapok-surrounded seeds are adapted for dispersal by wind. Some varieties / cultivars have spiny trunks, others smooth. Similar plants:
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2311 Ceiba pentandra - Kapok Tree Kapok Tree, Silk Cotton Tree - A majestic tropical tree. The ancient Maya of Central America believed that a great Ceiba tree stood at the center of the earth. Large size tree, requires space.RECOMMENDED FERTILIZERS: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster Tropical Allure - Smart-Release Booster This item is certified for shipping to California. Most of our plants are certified for shipping to California, however, certain plants are not certified. Please do not order not-certified plants to California addresses. These plants may be added to CA certification in the future; please contact us for more information. Close window |
3375 Ceiba pentandra - seeds Kapok Tree, Silk Cotton Tree - A majestic tropical tree. The ancient Maya of Central America believed that a great Ceiba tree stood at the center of the earth.Cover seeds with 1/2" well-drained soil mix, keep warm and in bright light. Ordering seeds info RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES: Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade SUNSHINE-S - Seeds and cuttings booster Myco Mix - pro-mix with Mycorrhiza SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster | Per pack: 6 seeds In stock $7.00 Sale: $5.60 |
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