Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
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Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
QUICKSTICK
In German
Kapok baum
QUICKSTICK
In French
Fromager
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Ceiba
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Ceiba
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
QuickStick
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Ceiba
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Kapok and Quickstick
Wondering what are the properties of Kapok and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Kapok and Quickstick. Kapok has thorns and Quickstick doesn't have thorns. Also Kapok does not have fragrant flowers. Kapok has allergic reactions like Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress and wheezing and Quickstick has allergic reactions like Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kapok and Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kapok and Quickstick
Season and care of Kapok and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kapok and Quickstick Physical Information
Kapok and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Quickstick
Care of Kapok and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Quickstick pruning is done 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.