Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
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Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon 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 Shape
Arrowhead
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Primavera plant
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Primavera Pflanzen
Kapok baum
In French
usine de Primavera
Fromager
In Spanish
planta de Primavera
Ceiba
In Greek
φυτικών Primavera
Ceiba
In Portuguese
planta de Primavera
Mafumeira
In Polish
Primavera roślin
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Primavera herba
Ceiba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malvales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Tabebuia Gomes
Ceiba
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Primavera and Kapok
Wondering what are the properties of Primavera and Kapok? We provide you with everything About Primavera and Kapok. Primavera doesn't have thorns and Kapok doesn't have thorns. Also Primavera does not have fragrant flowers. Primavera has allergic reactions like and Kapok has allergic reactions like . 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 Primavera and Kapok and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Primavera and Kapok
Season and care of Primavera and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Primavera and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Primavera season is Spring and Kapok season is Spring. The type of soil for Primavera is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Primavera and Kapok Physical Information
Primavera and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Primavera and Kapok are as follows:
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Primavera leaf color: Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Primavera and Kapok
Care of Primavera and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Primavera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.