Plant Families

BOMBAX MALBARICUM

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Bombax malabaricum, now correctly classified as Bombax ceiba, is commonly known as the Red Silk Cotton Tree or Semal. It is a tall, fast-growing deciduous tree admired for its brilliant red flowers that bloom profusely in spring before the leaves emerge. The trunk often bears prickles, and its cottony seed pods yield silky fibers. This iconic tree is common in Indian landscapes, especially along roadsides and in open parks. Supplied in a 1-inch net pot — plant directly with the net pot into a larger container or in the ground.

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BOMBAX MALBARICUM

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SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil is dry to the touch
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 60 to 100 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, palmately compound with 5–7 leaflets
4.Flowers – Large, scarlet-red, waxy, 5-petaled flowers
5.Type – Outdoor, ornamental, avenue tree
6.Feed – Organic compost or well-rotted manure every 2 months
7.Watering – Deep watering in dry periods; drought-tolerant when established
8.Soil – Well-drained sandy loam or alluvial soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun only
10Suitable Temperature – 70°F–105°F (21°C–40°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose an open, sunny area for planting.
2.Dig a pit twice the size of the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) in the center of the hole.
4.Refill with soil and lightly compact to secure.
5.Water thoroughly and keep soil moist during the establishment period.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Bombax malabaricum (syn. Bombax ceiba)
2.Common names: Red Silk Cotton Tree, Semal, Indian Kapok
3.Hindi: सेमल (Semal)
4.Tamil: இலவம்பஞ்சு மரம் (Ilavampañcu Maram)
5.Telugu: బురుగ చెట్టు (Buruga Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಬುರುಗ ಮರ (Buruga Mara)
7.Marathi: सावर (Sāvar)
8.Malayalam: ഇലവംപഞ്ച് മരം (Ilavampañc Maram)