Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
पेकॉन
In German
Kapok baum
Pekannuss
In French
Fromager
Pacanier
In Spanish
Ceiba
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Juglandales
Family
Bombacaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Kapok and Pecan
Season and care of Kapok and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Kapok and Pecan Physical Information
Kapok and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Pecan
Care of Kapok and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.