1、 How to raise kapok

1. Light: kapok likes the environment with enough light. When maintaining, let the plants bask more in the sun. However, it also has a certain shade tolerance, and can grow normally in a semi shade environment. But if there is no sun for a long time, it will affect growth and flowering

2. Temperature: it likes to grow in a temperature environment between 20 and 30 degrees. It is not resistant to cold and high temperature. Therefore, don't worry about maintenance in summer. Pay attention to temperature control in winter. The temperature should be above 5 degrees

3. Moisture: it has strong drought resistance and is not resistant to water and humidity. Do not water too often during maintenance. If the soil is dry, it is more beneficial to growth. Fear of ponding. If there is continuous cloudy and rainy weather, take shelter from the rain and drain the ponding in the soil

4. Soil: it likes the soil environment with deep soil layer, good drainage performance, fertile and slightly acidic. When breeding, try to meet the needs. If the soil is suitable, the overall growth will be better

2、 Can kapok be planted in the north

Kapok is a tree species in the South and cannot be planted in the north. There are two main reasons. The lowest temperature it can stand is above 5 degrees. In most northern areas, the temperature will be below zero after winter, and the plants will be frostbitten. Second, on the soil. It likes slightly acidic soil. The soil in the north is too alkaline, which will hinder growth