TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Bombax ceiba, Salmalia malabarica, Bombax malabaricum - video
Kapok tree, Silk Cotton TreeFamily: Malvaceae (Formerly:Bombacaceae)
Subfamily: Bombacoideae
Origin: Tropical Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Bombax ceiba
Kapok tree is a remarkable tree with spectacular display of bright red flowers, which bloom during the spring season. Bombax ceiba typically grows up to 20 to 30 ft tall and wide, but can reach up to 40 ft in the right conditions.
Kapok tree is a remarkable tree with spectacular display of bright red flowers, which bloom during the spring season. Bombax ceiba typically grows up to 20 to 30 ft tall and wide, but can reach up to 40 ft in the right conditions.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/bombax_ceiba.htm
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
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot, topped for shipping
3 Plants in stock
$49.95