Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Peppertree
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Peppertree
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Peppertree
Kapok baum
In French
Peppertree
Fromager
In Spanish
peppertree
Ceiba
In Greek
Peppertree
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Mafumeira
In Polish
Peppertree
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Peppertree
Ceiba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Kapok
Season and care of Peppertree and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Kapok Physical Information
Peppertree and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Kapok are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Peppertree and Kapok
Care of Peppertree and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.