Bombax tree seeds

Bombax ceiba scientific name: Bombax ceiba is a tropical tree with many branches, deciduous, fast-growing, and reaches large sizes in a short time. It is one of the huge large trees, reaching a height between 20-25 meters. Its flowers are shiny red with star-shaped petals, bearing hairs on both surfaces. Its leaves are large, fan-shaped, alternate. Its fruits are long, pod-like, keratinous, filled with cottony silk around the seeds. Its roots are widespread and deep. It is distinguished by its beautiful, brightly colored, large flowers. It is considered a very beautiful tree, especially since the floral buds open before the green buds, increasing the tree's splendor and beauty. It is cultivated in humid tropical areas and grows best in regions with temperatures between 28-42 degrees Celsius. It can resist frost and the new growth dies at temperatures below zero Celsius. It grows well in local environmental conditions and can withstand harsh environmental factors. It is one of the ornamental trees tolerant of hot and dry weather. It is cultivated in humid tropical regions and grows better in areas where temperatures reach 28-42 degrees Celsius. Its original habitat is Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Guinea. From Bombax, a viscous resinous liquid is extracted, used in medicines, cosmetics, industries, and food. Its roots and bark are used to treat diarrhea, coughing blood, pulmonary tuberculosis, influenza, and infections and wounds. Reproduction: It reproduces through seeds, cuttings, and layering. Soil type: It grows well in most types of soil such as clayey, sandy, and medium. Soil drainage: Well-drained and ventilated soil. Blooming time: Blooms at the end of winter or spring. Light exposure: Does not grow in shade and needs full sun, making it suitable for cultivation in Saudi Arabia. Soil pH: Grows in moderate soil and can also grow in alkaline soil. Planting method: - Choose a suitable location exposed to direct sunlight. - Prepare the land by plowing 3-4 times using a disc harrow until the soil becomes very fine (if the soil is soft sandy, as in Gulf countries, plowing is not necessary). - Seeds have a high germination rate without any treatment, but soaking the seeds for 12 hours before planting in soil can facilitate germination. - Divide the land into sections of appropriate size, and set up main channels and irrigation networks. - Dig holes measuring 45 cm × 45 cm × 45 cm, leaving a distance of 5 m × 5 m between each two trees. Add a large amount of organic fertilizer (from animal waste), especially if the soil is sandy and previously unplanted, at a ratio of 1:1 with soil and fertilizer. - Plant the seeds exposed to sunlight or in nurseries, then transfer the seedlings to basins when they reach 5 cm in height, keeping them for 12 months before transplanting to open ground.