Ceiba Petranda
Kapok tree
The Kapok tree is a fast growing, large deciduous tree which can grow to a height of 40m. It produces white, cotton-like fibre. This 'seed floss' can be irritating to the eyes and nose, therefore the tree is not really recommended for town planting.
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Full sun
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Frequent watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and rich
Common name
Kapok tree
Latin name
Ceiba Petranda
type
Tree
family
Malvaceae
ph
6.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Moist and rich
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Water
Frequent watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
25.00 M
40.00 M
Ceiba Petranda
The Kapok tree is a fast growing, large deciduous tree which can grow to a height of 40m. It produces white, cotton-like fibre. This 'seed floss' can be irritating to the eyes and nose, therefore the tree is not really recommended for town planting.
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
The Kapok Tree’s soil must be rich and well-drained. It needs to be watered abundantly, because its soil must always be humid. Reduce watering during winter. It can tolerate full sun.
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