red silk cottontree
Bombax ceiba
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
10 - 12
Flowers:
Red to orange-red Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Fruits:
green,red,yellow,orange,brown Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,yellow,orange
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
The Red Silk Cottontree needs to be watered deeply twice a week, providing 1-1.5 inches of water. When watering, be sure to saturate the soil thoroughly and make sure to water directly at the root zone. Depending on seasonal weather conditions, more or less frequent watering may be required - be sure to look for signs of drought stress, such as wilting leaves and dry soil, to determine if your Red Silk Cottontree needs to be watered or not. Additionally, water slowly over a large area to ensure it’s absorbed properly. Lastly, check the soil periodically and make sure it is not water-logged.
sunlight
Red silk cottontrees need a full to partial sun environment with direct sunlight for 6-8 hours every day. This means that the best spot for planting a red silk cottontree is somewhere that receives full sun for most of the day.
pruning
Red silk cottontrees should be pruned twice a year in the late spring and early fall. In the first pruning, which should take place in late spring, remove any damaged, diseased, or dead branches and stems. You should also reduce the overall size of the tree by making selective pruning cuts. For the second pruning, which should take place in early fall, prune off any new shoots and branches that are obstructing paths or walkways. Pruning should be done sparingly and with care to avoid damaging the tree.
