Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Arbutus
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
सदाबहार
In German
Kapok baum
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Fromager
arbousier
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
árbuto
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
mącznik
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Bombacaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Kapok and Arbutus
Season and care of Kapok and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Kapok and Arbutus Physical Information
Kapok and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Arbutus are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Arbutus
Care of Kapok and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.