Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Lemon yellow
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
-
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
Esperanza
In German
Kapok baum
Esperanza
In French
Fromager
Esperanza
In Spanish
Ceiba
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
Esperanza
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Esperanza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kapok and Esperanza
Season and care of Kapok and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kapok and Esperanza Physical Information
Kapok and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Esperanza are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Esperanza
Care of Kapok and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.