{"product_id":"ceiba-speciosa-silk-floss-tree","title":"Ceiba speciosa 'Silk Floss Tree'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable deciduous tree native to the seasonally dry tropical regions of South America. Formerly classified as Chorisia speciosa, it belongs to the hibiscus family, Malvaceae. Young trees develop a swollen green trunk covered in large, cone-shaped spines, giving the plant an unmistakably prehistoric appearance. The trunk stores water and gradually becomes thick and bottle-shaped as the tree matures. Its canopy consists of palmate leaves divided into several narrow leaflets. Mature specimens produce large pink to rose-purple flowers, typically during fall when the tree may be partially or completely leafless. The flowers are followed by woody pods filled with seeds surrounded by soft, silky fibers. When grown in a container, Ceiba speciosa can be maintained as a smaller ornamental tree or trained as an unusual bonsai specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide full sun for the strongest growth and thickest trunk. Young plants can tolerate bright, filtered light, but they should gradually be acclimated before moving into intense direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater thoroughly, then allow the soil to dry partially before watering again. Established plants are drought tolerant because their swollen trunks store moisture. Reduce watering significantly when the tree drops its leaves or becomes dormant during cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a fast-draining soil mixture. A combination of cactus soil, pumice, perlite, and coarse bark works well. Avoid dense soil that remains wet around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeiba speciosa prefers warm conditions and grows best between 65°F and 90°F. Protect young or container-grown plants from frost and prolonged temperatures below 40°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💨 Humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage household or outdoor humidity is suitable. Good airflow is more important than high humidity, particularly during cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed monthly during active spring and summer growth with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength. Stop or greatly reduce fertilizing when growth slows or the plant becomes dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪴 Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fast-growing tree that can eventually reach 30 to 60 feet outdoors. Container growing, root restriction, and pruning can keep it considerably smaller. Handle the trunk carefully because its spines are extremely sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐾 Toxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon toxic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sherman Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 inch","offer_id":47436868419757,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0060\/3565\/files\/AFFDE4A1-3C71-482C-98B9-C1600960593B_1_201_a.jpg?v=1788925418","url":"https:\/\/sarahcottaplants.com\/products\/ceiba-speciosa-silk-floss-tree","provider":"SarahCotta Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}