Another name for kapok

Kapok is also known as red cotton, hero tree, Panzhihua, BanZhi cotton and Panzhihua

Growth habit

Native to India, it is a large deciduous tree of the genus kapok in the kapok family of Malvaceae

Like warm, dry and sunny environment

Not resistant to cold, slightly resistant to humidity, avoid ponding

Drought resistance, pollution resistance and strong wind resistance

The suitable temperature for growth is 20 ~ 30 ℃. The minimum temperature in winter shall not be lower than 5 ℃

Medium or slightly acidic sandy soil with deep, fertile and good drainage is preferred

Breeding method

The main breeding methods are grafting and sowing

Common diseases and insect pests

Common diseases and insect pests of kapok include anthrax, spot disease, scale insects, whitefly and so on

Medicinal value of kapok

Kapok is cool, sweet and light. It has the effects of clearing away heat, dampness and detoxification