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Introduction to the kapok tree: get to know this plant

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The kapok tree (Bombax ceiba) is native to India and is a large deciduous tree that grows in tropical and subtropical regions, reaching 10-25 m in height. The kapok tree varies greatly in appearance and shows different colors in different seasons. Its flowers are large and beautiful, and its form is majestic, making it suitable as an ornamental tree for gardens and pavilions or as a street tree.

Other names for the kapok tree

The kapok tree is also known as red cotton, hero tree, Panzhihua, spotted-branch cotton, and climbing branch

Growth habits

Native to India, it is a large deciduous tree in the order Malvales, family Malvaceae (formerly Bombacaceae), genus Bombax.

It prefers a warm, dry environment with plenty of sunlight

It is not cold-tolerant, is slightly tolerant of moisture, and dislikes waterlogging.

It is drought-tolerant, pollution-resistant, and highly wind-resistant.

The optimum growth temperature is20~30°C. In winter, the minimum temperature should not fall below5℃。

A deep, fertile, well-drained neutral or slightly acidic sandy soil is suitable.

Propagation methods

The main propagation methods are grafting and seed sowing

Common pests and diseases

Common pests and diseases of the kapok tree include anthracnose, leaf spot disease, scale insects, whiteflies, and others.

Medicinal value of the kapok tree

The kapok tree is cool in nature and sweet and bland in taste. It has the effects of clearing heat, draining dampness, and removing toxins.

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