Silk Floss Tree

Silk Floss Tree Care

Ceiba Speciosa

What is the plant

C. speciosa - C. speciosa is a tender, broadly conical, slow-growing, semi-evergreen tree with a stout, fleshy, spiny trunk and pinnate leaves divided into lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaflets. Widely funnel-shaped, pink flowers with cream throats in autumn are followed by pear-shaped, green fruit ripening brown.

humidity

Dry

lighting

Full Sun

temperature

min 2°C

hardiness zone

9a - 10b

difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Needs regular water in desert locations. Protect from drying persistent winds.
Pruning
Discretely and slowly raise the canopy base.
Sunlight
Full to partial sun is mostly required in lower desert landscapes. Silk floss tree is absolutely NOT for use on western or southern exposures with reflected sunlight.

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Soil
Rich in organic matter, yet fast draining is best. No high pH soils with caliche.
Temperature
Young trees can be damaged by temperatures below 25oF.
Popularity
410 people already have this plant 123 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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Silk Floss Tree Care

How to Care for the Plant

Water

Pruning

Sunlight

Soil

Temperature

Popularity