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Silk floss tree.
Ceiba speciosa
Prononciation SAY-buh spee-see-OH-suh
Aussi appelée Silk Floss Tree, floss-silktree, silk-floss tree
The silk floss tree is a stunning tropical specimen known for its dramatic, thorny trunk and vibrant pink flowers. It makes a bold statement in large landscapes where it has room to spread its canopy. You will love watching it bloom in the cooler months when other plants start to fade.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Deciduous tree
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 30 to 60 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
Give this tree plenty of sun and well draining soil to keep it happy. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate overwatering or poor drainage. It is quite drought tolerant once established but appreciates regular moisture while young.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply when the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Prune only to remove dead or crossing branches during the dormant winter season.
- Rempotage
- Repot young trees every few years until they reach a size suitable for permanent ground planting.
- Sol
- Well draining sandy or loamy soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Large, sharp thorns on trunk
- Palmate leaves with five leaflets
- Showy pink flowers with white centers
- Large, pear shaped seed pods
- Fluffy white fibers inside pods
Science
- Famille
- Malvaceae
- Genre
- Ceiba
- Ordre
- Malvales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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