Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Habitat
Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Sweetbay
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
Laurus nobilis
In German
Kapok baum
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Fromager
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Ceiba
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Ceiba
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
Loureiro
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Ceiba
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Kapok and Sweetbay
Season and care of Kapok and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Kapok and Sweetbay Physical Information
Kapok and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Sweetbay are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Sweetbay
Care of Kapok and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.