TreePerennialEasy

Red Silk Cotton Tree

Bombax ceiba

Family: Malvaceae

Red Silk Cotton Tree grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.

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How to Grow Red Silk Cotton Tree

Red Silk Cotton Tree growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-8.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Red Silk Cotton Tree as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 5-8 years.

Plant Overview

Red Silk Cotton Tree (Bombax ceiba) is listed in the Malvaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.

Plant ID: PLT-2395
Family: Malvaceae
Plant type: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Easy

Growing Conditions

Red Silk Cotton Tree is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.

Hardiness zones: 10-12
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Soil pH: 5.5-8.0
Water needs: Low to moderate

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 5-8 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 14-30 days
Seed depth: 1 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 5-8 years

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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.