Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilize when new
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Food Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Spinach
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
पालक
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Spinat
Kapok baum
In French
Épinards
Fromager
In Spanish
Espinacas
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Mafumeira
In Polish
Szpinak
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Properties of Spinach and Kapok
Wondering what are the properties of Spinach and Kapok? We provide you with everything About Spinach and Kapok. Spinach doesn't have thorns and Kapok doesn't have thorns. Also Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Spinach has allergic reactions like Food Allergy and Kapok has allergic reactions like Food Allergy. 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 Spinach and Kapok and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spinach and Kapok
Season and care of Spinach and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Kapok season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Spinach and Kapok Physical Information
Spinach and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Kapok are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Spinach and Kapok
Care of Spinach and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.