Cottontree
Also known as
kapokbush and kapoktree
Taxonomy
Cochlospermum gillivraei
Cochlospermum
Bixaceae
Malvales
How to care for Cottontree
Water
How often to water your Cottontree
every 9
Cottontree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Light
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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 Cottontree in your home
a window
Cottontree may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Cottontree in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Cottontree
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Cottontree after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
Care Summary for Cottontree
Cottontree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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