How much sunlight does my Kapok Tree need?

Kapok Tree 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 🏡.

What is the growth pattern for Kapok Tree?

Kapok Tree 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.

Can Kapok Tree be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Kapok Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Kapok Tree

Q: Is Kapok Tree easy to care for?

Kapok Tree is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Kapok Tree?

Kapok Tree 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.

Also known as

Java kapok, Kapok, Java cotton, Silk-cotton, Samauma and Ceiba

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ceiba pentandra

Genus

Ceiba

Family

Malvaceae

Order

Malvales

How to care for Kapok Tree

Water

How often to water your Kapok Tree

Kapok Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Kapok Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Kapok Tree: 1ft from a window

Kapok Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Kapok Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Kapok Tree in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Kapok Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Kapok Tree: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Kapok Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Kapok Tree is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors