Plant Care Silk Floss Tree

Silk Floss Tree

Also known as

Palo borracho, Samu'ũ, Paineira and Toborochi

Taxonomy

Ceiba speciosa
Ceiba
Malvaceae
Malvales

How to care for Silk Floss Tree

💦 Water

How often to water your Silk Floss Tree

Water needs for Silk Floss Tree
0.5 cups
every 9

Silk Floss 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.

Calculate water needs of Silk Floss Tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Silk Floss Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Silk Floss Tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Silk Floss Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Silk Floss Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Silk Floss Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Silk Floss 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 Silk Floss Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Silk Floss 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.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Silk Floss 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 🏡.

Silk Floss Tree Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Silk Floss Tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Silk Floss Tree Edible? →

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

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 Silk Floss Tree, 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!


🧐 Troubleshooting

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.


Care Summary for Silk Floss Tree

Silk Floss Tree

Silk Floss Tree


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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