Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Black Currant
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Kapok baum
Carandas
In French
Fromager
karondas
In Spanish
Ceiba
karondas
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
karondas
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Gentianales
Family
Bombacaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kapok and Karonda
Season and care of Kapok and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kapok and Karonda Physical Information
Kapok and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Karonda are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Karonda
Care of Kapok and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.