Newsletter sign up Call Us: 1-866-897-7957
Select FREE SHIPPING
Cart
Quick navigation
Today's deals
Store directory

Bombax malabaricum (ceiba) - seeds

Instant 5% off orders over $100 and 10% off orders over $200
Bombax malabaricum (ceiba) - seeds

3668 Bombax malabaricum (ceiba) - seeds

See it in Top Tropicals Plant Encyclopedia

Big tree taller than 20 ftFull sunRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plant

Bombax ceiba, Bombax malabaricum. Kapok tree, Silk cotton tree. Spectacular tree with red lily-like flowers. It can grow into a giant tree with heavily buttressed trunk. Young trees may have spines on trunk. The woody fruits contain silky floss used in pillows, etc. The large, lobed leaves drop in the winter and at that time masses of large orange/red flowers appear and the tree is then completely void of leaves.
Plant seeds 1/2" depth in well draining soil mixture. Keep warm, damp and in bright light.
Ordering seeds info

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES:
Seed Germination Mix #3, professional grade
SUNSHINE-Epi - Seeds and cuttings booster
SUNSHINE Bombino - Young Plant Booster
Seed/Bulb info
Ratings and 4 Reviews
Per pack: 6 seeds
Notify me when available