Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
-
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
pinkroot
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Spigelia
Kapok baum
In French
Spigelia
Fromager
In Spanish
Spigelia
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Mafumeira
In Polish
Spigelia
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Family
Loganiceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Kapok
Season and care of Pinkroot and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kapok season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Kapok Physical Information
Pinkroot and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Kapok are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Kapok
Care of Pinkroot and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.