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ceiba tree bonsai Ceiba Pentandra Tree 15 Seeds, Large Kapok Silk Cotton Java Bonsai SamCeiba Pentandra Also known as: Kapok, Java cotton, silk cotton, samauma Here is a deciduous tree that has the potential to become extremely large, reaching a height of over 200 feet, but more on an average of 30 100 feet. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 40 120 inches in diameter, is usually spiny, and have massive attractive buttresses. It is native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, northern South America, and tropical west Africa. A
Ceiba PentandraAlso known as: Kapok, Java cotton, silk cotton, samauma
Here is a deciduous tree that has the potential to become extremely large, reaching a height of over 200 feet, but more on an average of 30-100 feet. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 40-120 inches in diameter, is usually spiny, and have massive attractive buttresses.
It is native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, northern South America, and tropical west Africa. A very sacred, multipurpose tree with a wide range of uses for the local population. It is especially valued for its silky cotton fiber that is produced within its fruit, but also supplies foods, medicines and many other commodities. It has become naturalized in many other parts of the tropical world as an amazing ornamental and often grown as a bonsai.
The creamy white to pink flowers are an important source of nectar and pollen for honey bees. Its wood is lightweight and porous which is good for making carvings, coffins and dugout canoes. The silky fibers that disperse the seeds are too small for weaving but make great stuffing for bedding, cushions, plush animals and life preservers. Prolonged exposure to harvesting these fibers can cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat.
The bark decoction has been used as a diuretic, aphrodisiac, and to treat headache, as well as type II diabetes. It is used as an additive in some versions of the psychedelic drink Ayahuasca.
The seeds produce a vegetable oil that resembles cottonseed oil, and is also used in soap and fertilizers. It does have some potential as a biofuel and in paint preparation. The seeds, and the oil, do contain cyclopropenoid fatty acids which cause abnormal physiological reactions in animals. Therefore the consumption of kapok seeds or seed oil should be discouraged unless the cyclopropenoid acids have been chemically removed.
It is intolerant of frost. Best sited in moist well drained soils in full sun. Water needs vary during the year. Trees appreciate abundant moisture during their vegetative period, but prefer much less moisture in winter during the dry season (December – February in southern Florida) when trees have lost most of their leaves or are deciduous. Flowers typically begin blooming in February near the end of the dry season, followed by fruiting. New foliage typically begins to appear shortly after flowering. USDA zone 10-12
**This is not to be confused with the RED silk cotton Kapok tree, that is from the genus Bombax, species ceiba. Both are from the family Malvaceae. We also offer the seeds to Bombax ceiba (Red silk cotton) here in our store.
This offer is for 15 seeds.
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Great reads for all levels
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I bought 2 for a 6th grade boy I tutor. He has a beginning interest in history. He's been 'eating' these books up! These are well written, but not complex to turn a young reader off. There are many alternative resources to listed to dive into if a particular person or event sparks interest with the reader. There is appropriate vocabulary with explanations on some- others open a chance for my student & I to have a deeper discussion to clarify meaning & connect information.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Great book for an (almost) 11 year old to learn about WW2
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My (almost) 11 year old says he enjoyed this book because it gives specific details and has pictures of what was going on making it easy to understand what was happening. The only thing he’d change was that the pictures weren’t in color (lol)!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
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Love this book
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Son loves this series of books
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2026
★★★★★ 5
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My 14 year old told me this morning… mom, I need more of these books. I’m going to finish this one in 3 days! He loves it
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Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great series
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Another fantastic installment in the series! This book dives deep into the major European battles of WWII, presenting them in a way that’s exciting and easy for kids to understand. The maps and illustrations were a huge plus, making history both fun and educational.
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