1、 What is kapok

Kapok, also known as Panzhihua, red cotton, hero tree, BanZhi tree, etc., is a large deciduous tree of kapok family. Its origin is in India. It grows in tropical and subtropical areas. The height is between 10 and 25 meters, palmately compound leaves. When flowering, the flowers are solitary in the leaf axils at the top of the branches. The flower color is red, sometimes orange red, very bright. During flowering, the ornamental value is relatively high

2、 Is kapok a flower or a tree

Kapok is a large deciduous tree belonging to the kapok family. It is not a flower, but a tree. The height of the tree is between 10 meters and 25 meters. It mainly grows in the dry and hot river valley below 1400-1700 meters above sea level and the grassland with few trees. It also grows in the rain forest in the valley season, and many of them are cultivated as street trees. It likes a sunny, dry and warm growth environment, and is afraid of water, humidity and low temperature. During cultivation, it is best to use loose, fertile, well drained and slightly acidic soil, which is conducive to its growth

3、 Cultivation techniques of kapok

If it is cultivated in dry and hot areas, most of them bloom first and then grow leaves. However, if it is cultivated in rainforest climate, most of them exist both flowers and leaves. The water demand in the seedling stage is relatively large. The soil should be wetted. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month. The ability of drought tolerance will be strengthened in adulthood. It is necessary to reduce watering and do not dry it