Where does Kapok grow? Where does it usually grow?

Growth habits of Kapok

Kapok is a large deciduous tree with a trunk height of about 25m. The bark is dark gray, the trunk is rough and has thick thorns, and the leaves are shaped like palms. Its flowers generally grow at the top of the branches, and the colors of the flowers are orange-red and red.

Where do Kapok flowers grow?

Kapok flowers are grown in valley rainforests in subtropical and tropical regions, such as India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, the Philippines and northern Australia.

It is planted in Yunnan, Sichuan, Guangdong, Fujian, Taiwan and other regions in my country, especially in Guangzhou and Xiamen, where it is planted along the roadsides as a landscape belt for appreciation.

The growth environment and conditions of Kapok

1. Temperature

Kapok flowers like to grow in places with plenty of sunshine. They can adapt to hot and humid climates but are not cold-resistant. The most suitable temperature is around 23 to 31 degrees Celsius. In normal years, they can safely spend the winter in the open field. However, in most areas in the north, they need to be moved into greenhouses or indoors to avoid the cold in winter.

2. Soil

Kapok flowers are not very demanding on the soil. They like to grow in slightly acidic sandy soil or clay. They are drought-resistant and moisture-resistant, and do not require much fertilizer. Generally, they prefer soils with relatively high levels of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. It is best to apply decomposed cake fertilizer when planting kapok flowers.