Floss silk tree, silk-floss tree
The floss silk tree or silk-floss tree (Ceiba speciosa) can reach a height of up to 15 meters and is native to tropical South America. It is also cultivated as a park plant in other regions. This tree is not hardy in Central Europe.
Family: Malvaceae
Origin: South America
Height: Up to 15 meters
Common names:
Palo borracho, árbol del puente (ES)
Florettseidenbaum (DE)
Bâton Ivre, Arbre Bouteille (FR)
Paineira (BR/PT)
Sowing instructions
Growing Ceiba speciosa from seed is not difficult. At 77 to 84 °F (25 to 29 °C), they can germinate after just a few days. Or they can take several weeks.
The seeds should be soaked for about 24 hours before sowing.
I used a mix of peat-free herbal soil and bird sand as a substrate. The seeds can just be placed on the soil and pressed down or lightly covered with it. To prevent them from drying out, the seed pot should be covered. This is why I usually use glass jars for growing.
A warm location is important for germination. Temperatures of 77 to 86 °F (25 to 30 °C) are best.
The growing location should be bright to partly sunny. As I sowed the seeds in January, I placed the glass under a 15 watt LED bulb.
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