Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Ceiba

Species:

Ceiba speciosa

USDA Symbol:

CHSP13

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bats, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to diverse habitats, prefers well-drained soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Seeds are surrounded by silky kapok fibers that should be removed before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI