First soak the seeds in water for 48 hours. Then sow them in sowing mix and let them germinate at around 25 degC. Keep the soil constantly moist.
It is native to southeastern Asia. The fibers are excellent for stuffing mattresses and pillows. However, the seeds are poisonous if ingested, and there are conical spines on the trunk.
Prefers a sunny position in a fertile, deep, moisture-retentive but well-drained loamy soil[ 200 , 238 ]. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 - 6.5, tolerating 5 - 7.5[ 418 ]. Prefers a position sheltered from strong winds[ 238 ].
Ceiba pentandra, commonly known as kapok or silk-cotton tree, is a fast-growing (to 13' per year), deciduous (leaves drop during the dry season) tropical tree of the Bombax family that typically matures to 75-125', but infrequently soars to as much as 230' tall with a broad-spreading, somewhat flattened crown .... . . . .364011233738!]0000000000000009783314147609!]
