Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Oxlip
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Kapok baum
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Fromager
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Mafumeira
In Polish
Oxlip
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Kapok
Season and care of Oxlip and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Kapok season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxlip and Kapok Physical Information
Oxlip and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Kapok are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Kapok
Care of Oxlip and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.