{"product_id":"silk-floss-tree-seeds-ceiba-speciosa-rare-exotic-pink-flower-bottle-tree","title":"Silk Floss Tree Seeds (Ceiba speciosa) Rare Exotic Pink Flower Bottle Tree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilk Floss Tree Seeds (Ceiba speciosa) Rare Exotic Pink Flower Bottle Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCeiba speciosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eSilk Floss Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eBottle Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a rare exotic ornamental tree prized for its \u003cstrong\u003edramatic pink flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, striking sculptural trunk, and fast-growing tropical nature. Native to South America, this unique species is widely grown as a statement landscape tree in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSilk Floss Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e produces large, vibrant pink to rose-colored flowers with a showy, orchid-like appearance. When in bloom, the tree becomes heavily covered in blossoms, creating one of the most \u003cstrong\u003eeye-catching floral displays\u003c\/strong\u003e among tropical trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eIt is also known for its \u003cstrong\u003eunusual trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e, which becomes thick and \u003cstrong\u003ebottle-shaped\u003c\/strong\u003e with age and is covered in short conical spines. This distinctive structure makes it highly valued as both a flowering and architectural specimen tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003efast-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous tree develops a broad canopy and performs best in full sun with well-draining soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and low maintenance, making it suitable for tropical and subtropical landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eLight: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eSoil: Well-draining soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eWater: Low to moderate once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eGrowth: Fast-growing deciduous ornamental tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eClimate: Tropical to subtropical zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eWhy Grow Silk Floss Tree?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e• Rare exotic flowering tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e• Stunning pink orchid-like blooms\u003cbr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e• Fast-growing landscape specimen tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003e• Unique bottle-shaped thorny trunk\u003cbr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e• Highly drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e• Excellent focal point tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003e• Attracts pollinators\u003cbr data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e• Dramatic seasonal floral display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1872\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilk Floss Tree Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1872\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e1) Sand the hard shells of the seeds, just enough to rough up the shell, never going deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1872\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e2) Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1872\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e3) Using well draining potting soil, bury seeds 1\/4\" to 1\/2\" inch deep. Keep soil moist at all times, but never waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1872\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e4) Use a heated propagator mat to keep the temperatures between 75-80 degrees F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1872\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e5) Germination is erratic, and will occur anywhere between 10-30 days......some will sprout before others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003eGerminación del árbol de la lana (Ceiba speciosa):\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e1) Lije las duras cáscaras de las semillas, solo lo suficiente para raspar la superficie, sin profundizar nunca en exceso.\u003cbr\u003e2) Remoje las semillas en agua tibia durante 24 horas.\u003cbr\u003e3) Utilizando un sustrato para macetas con buen drenaje, entierre las semillas a una profundidad de entre 1\/4 y 1\/2 pulgada. Mantenga el sustrato húmedo en todo momento, pero nunca encharcado.\u003cbr\u003e4) Utilice una manta térmica de propagación para mantener la temperatura entre 75 y 80 grados Fahrenheit.\u003cbr\u003e5) La germinación es irregular y puede ocurrir en cualquier momento dentro de un plazo de 10 a 30 días; algunas semillas brotarán antes que otras.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Head Exotics","offers":[{"title":"5 SEEDS","offer_id":54166841360668,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":54166841393436,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9931\/2924\/files\/sf10.jpg?v=1780332528","url":"https:\/\/www.seedheadexotics.com\/products\/silk-floss-tree-seeds-ceiba-speciosa-rare-exotic-pink-flower-bottle-tree","provider":"Seed Head Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}