Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
not available
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Violet
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
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
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Not Available
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALVA sylvestris 'Zebrina'
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Zebrina Mallow
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Zebrina Mallow
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Zebrina Mallow
Kapok baum
In French
Zebrina Mallow
Fromager
In Spanish
Zebrina Mallow
Ceiba
In Greek
Zebrina Μολόχα
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Zebrina Mallow
Mafumeira
In Polish
Zebrina Mallow
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Zebrina Mallow
Ceiba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Malvales
Family
Malvaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Not Available
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zebrina Mallow and Kapok
Season and care of Zebrina Mallow and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Zebrina Mallow and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebrina Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kapok season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Zebrina Mallow and Kapok Physical Information
Zebrina Mallow and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Zebrina Mallow height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Zebrina Mallow and Kapok are as follows:
Zebrina Mallow flower color: White, Light Pink and Violet
Zebrina Mallow leaf color: Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Kapok
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebrina Mallow 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 Zebrina Mallow needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.