American Silk Cotton

American Silk Cotton is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing American Silk Cotton →

Common American Silk Cotton Problems →

American Silk Cotton prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

American Silk Cotton Water Frequency →

American Silk Cotton Root Rot →

American Silk Cotton requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

American Silk Cotton Light Requirements →

American Silk Cotton Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

American Silk Cotton is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. American Silk Cotton is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is American Silk Cotton Edible? →

American Silk Cotton Toxicity to Cats →

American Silk Cotton Toxicity to Dogs →

American Silk Cotton Toxicity to Humans →

American Silk Cotton will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

American Silk Cotton Lifecycle →

American Silk Cotton Size Guide →

How and When to Prune American Silk Cotton →

USDA Hardiness Zone
American Silk Cotton can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

American Silk Cotton Temperature Tolerance →

American Silk Cotton Hardiness Zones →

Is American Silk Cotton a Weed? →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in American Silk Cotton, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting American Silk Cotton →

What Eats American Silk Cotton? →

• Drooping American Silk Cotton Leaves →
• American Silk Cotton Dropping Leaves →
• American Silk Cotton Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on American Silk Cotton →
• Brown Spots on American Silk Cotton →
• American Silk Cotton Leaves Falling Over →
• American Silk Cotton Leaves Curling →
• American Silk Cotton Yellow Leaves →
• American Silk Cotton Root Rot →
• Why Is My American Silk Cotton Wilting? →