Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Gossypium

Species:

Gossypium barbadense

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub , Tree

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical and subtropical regions