Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
feather-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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Beauty Benefits
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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
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
winter daphne
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
winter daphne
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Daphne odora
Kapok baum
In French
Daphne odora
Fromager
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Ceiba
In Greek
Daphne odora
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Mafumeira
In Polish
Daphne odora
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Daphne odora
Ceiba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Kapok
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Kapok season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Kapok Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Kapok are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Kapok
Care of Winter Daphne and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.