Cotton tree seeds Kabok

The Kapok cotton tree is a giant fast-growing tree with a cylindrical and regular trunk, gray bark, and branches with thorns, deciduous leaves, and white, yellow, or pink flowers. It is considered one of the tallest trees in the world and was regarded by the Mayan peoples as the Tree of Life and known as Yaxche. It produces the best and highest quality cotton in the world. Scientific name: Ceiba Pentandra. Family: Bombacaceae. Other names: Ghee tree, cotton tree, Ceiba Java cotton. Native origin: The Kapok tree originates from the Caribbean and Central America, but it is also found in all tropical regions such as Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, the West Indies, South America, and Central America. Height: This giant tropical tree ranges from 4 meters to 50 meters tall. Flowering time: The Kapok tree does not usually flower every year, but when it does, it flowers abundantly. Flowers: Its flowers are a major source of pollen and attract bees. Reproduction: By seeds and cuttings. Cultivation of Kapok and environmental conditions: The Kapok tree mainly flowers before the leaves appear, during winter between January and February. Seeds are planted at 22-24°C in a well-draining soil mixture with alkaline pH and good fertilization, without direct sunlight. During its growth period, it requires high humidity, so it is watered twice a week. The Kapok tree has proven successful in dry and desert areas such as the Gulf and Saudi Arabia, and can live for more than a hundred years. Benefits of the Kapok tree: Excellent sound and thermal insulator. Its cotton is among the best pillow fillings, with water and mold resistance. It is used as wood in boat making, boxes, sculptures, and as a reference. Primarily used in furniture manufacturing. Oil is extracted from its seeds for soap making. Leaves, flowers, and fruits of the Kapok tree are used in preparing sauces. The leaves are used as animal feed.