Water
Water thoroughly when the top 5-10 cm of soil is dry. Reduce watering significantly during the dry season, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage.
Also known as Silk-Cotton Tree
Gold Coast bombax (Bombax buonopozense) is a striking tropical tree with large, showy red flowers, often grown for its ornamental value and historical uses.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for optimal growth and flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in cooler months.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm to hot temperatures. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 5-10 cm of soil is dry. Reduce watering significantly during the dry season, allowing the soil to dry out more between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure good drainage.
Prune to shape the tree and remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Heavy pruning can be done after flowering to encourage bushier growth. Remove suckers from the base to maintain a single-trunked form if desired.
Propagation is typically done by seeds, which require warm temperatures and good drainage to germinate. Cuttings can also be taken from mature branches, but they can be difficult to root and may require the use of rooting hormones.
Repot young plants every 1-2 years, or when they become root-bound. Mature trees are generally left in place or repotted infrequently. Use a well-draining potting mix. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Gold Coast Bombax (Bombax buonopozense)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Bombax |
| Species | Bombax buonopozense |
Similar in genus Bombax
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
