Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
Hydrangea
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
Hydrangea
In German
Kapok baum
Hortensie
In French
Fromager
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ceiba
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
Hortênsia
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Hortensja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kapok and Hydrangea
Season and care of Kapok and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Kapok and Hydrangea Physical Information
Kapok and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Hydrangea are as follows:
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
Kapok leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Kapok and Hydrangea
Care of Kapok and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.