Tree Cotton

Gossypium arboreum

Native to:
India, Sri Lanka

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Gossypium
Species:
Gossypium arboreum
USDA Symbol:
GOAR2

Growth Characteristics

Height:
200 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow, pink, red

Host Plant for Caterpillars

⚠️Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to semi-arid regions, prefers well-aerated soil

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm soil (20-30°C) without pretreatment. Optimal germination occurs with consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI