Ceiba pentandra seed

Common name: Kabok Scientific name: Ceiba pentandra Description: • Perennial tree, fast-growing, reaching a height of 40 meters or more, considered one of the tallest trees in the world. Uses and benefits: • Oil is extracted from its seeds used in soap making, its fruits produce cotton, and it is considered one of the best types of cotton for mattresses and pillows. Original habitat: • Its original habitat is Asia and Africa, and it is cultivated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and many Arab countries. Seeds: • Kabok seeds contain 20-25% oil, very similar to cottonseed oil. Flower: • Flowers bloom at night, containing five white or pink petals on the outside, and a few flowers bloom on a specific branch each night during the two or three weeks the tree flowers. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • Tolerates full sun and tropical climate. • Grown in soft sandy soil, preferably moist, deep, and fertile. Fertilized heavily. Blooming time: • Does not bloom every year, and some may remain 5 to 10 years without flowering. Cultivation method: • Seeds are placed in a small pot with moist, fertile soil, watered periodically, and kept in a sunny place until they grow. • Then, they need continuous fertilization if nutrients are lacking and regular watering.