RK Seeds Bombax ceiba, commonly known as Silk Cotton Tree, Red Silk Cotton Tree, Kapok Tree, Indian Bombax, or Malabar Semul, is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree widely planted for ornamental, shade, and avenue purposes. It is admired for its striking red flowers and its ability to thrive in tropical and subtropical climates. The tree is commonly grown in parks, roadsides, and open landscapes. Its cotton-like fiber has traditional uses, and the tree provides excellent shade once mature. Bombax ceiba grows easily from seeds and establishes well under normal nursery conditions, making it suitable for large-scale plantation and landscaping projects.
Specifications:
Common Name: Silk Cotton Tree, Red Silk Cotton Tree, Kapok Tree, Malabar Semul
Scientific Name: Bombax ceiba
Seed Type: Tree
Plant Type: Large deciduous tree
Suitable For: Outdoor planting
Usage: Avenue planting, shade tree, ornamental
Pre-treatment Required: Not required (fresh seeds)
Nursery Technique: Primary bed sowing or direct polybag sowing
Seedling Transplant Stage: At 5 cm height
Row Spacing in Nursery Beds: 15 cm
Pack Size: 1 Kg
Features & Benefits:
Fast-growing tree ideal for roadside and avenue planting
Produces attractive red flowers with ornamental value
Excellent shade tree for parks and large open areas
Easy germination with no seed pre-treatment required
Suitable for large-scale plantation and landscaping
Hardy tree adapted to tropical and subtropical regions
How to Sow ?
Use fresh seeds for best germination; no pre-treatment is required.
Prepare raised primary nursery beds with well-drained soil.
Sow seeds in lines at a spacing of 15 cm.
Water gently to maintain consistent soil moisture.
When seedlings reach about 5 cm in height, carefully prick them out.
Transplant seedlings into polybags or sow seeds directly into polybags.
- Keep the nursery in an open, sunny location with regular watering.
