{"product_id":"nasiona-puchowca-piecioprecikowego-ceiba-pentandra","title":"Kapok Tree Seeds - Ceiba Pentandra","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCeiba pentandra\u003c\/strong\u003e – Kapok Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCeiba pentandra\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eKapok Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most magnificent representatives of the tropical forests of Central and South America. Today, this species is found almost worldwide in the intertropical zone, symbolizing the power and longevity of the plant world. Due to its monumental nature, the plant has been an object of worship for centuries – for the ancient Maya, it was a sacred world tree whose roots reached the underworld and whose branches pierced the layers of the sky. Today, it is recognized as the national tree of Guatemala and Equatorial Guinea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eBotanical Characteristics and Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCeiba pentandra\u003c\/strong\u003e is a species of exceptional size – it usually grows to \u003cstrong\u003e60–70 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e tall, though under favorable conditions it can reach up to \u003cstrong\u003e75 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e. The trunk of this tree, often covered with spines when young, becomes smooth with age and is supported by massive buttress roots. It can reach a \u003cstrong\u003ediameter of 3 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the most powerful tropical trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThis species is characterized by an extremely \u003cstrong\u003efast growth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e – annual increases can reach \u003cstrong\u003e2 meters in height and 4 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. This trait makes it a valuable pioneer species that quickly colonizes secondary tropical forests and regenerates degraded areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eStructure and Morphological Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe leaves of the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eKapok Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e have a distinctive palmate structure, composed of \u003cstrong\u003e5–9 lance-shaped leaflets\u003c\/strong\u003e, each of which can reach \u003cstrong\u003eup to 20 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plant is deciduous – it sheds its leaves during the dry season, an adaptation to the tropical climate with distinct wet and dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eFlowering usually begins at the start of the dry season and lasts for \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e. During this time, flowers with an intense, sour scent appear on the bare branches, attracting nocturnal pollinators. The flowers open at night and close before noon the next day, demonstrating a precise adaptation to the life rhythm of pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFruiting and Kapok Fiber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe fruits are elongated, leathery pods reaching \u003cstrong\u003eup to 26 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e, which split open when ripe to release seeds. They contain numerous spherical seeds surrounded by a yellowish, light, and resilient fiber called \u003cstrong\u003ekapok\u003c\/strong\u003e. A single mature tree can produce up to \u003cstrong\u003e4000 fruits annually\u003c\/strong\u003e, yielding \u003cstrong\u003e15–20 kg of fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eKapok is notable for its exceptional lightness and water resistance, which historically made it widely used as filling for life jackets, pillows, and mattresses, as well as for acoustic and thermal insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003ePractical and Traditional Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCeiba pentandra\u003c\/strong\u003e is also used in traditional medicine across various cultures. The bark, leaves, and roots are used to treat fever, diarrhea, skin infections, diabetes, and hypertension. The plant also provides edible parts – young leaves, flowers, and fruits can be eaten after cooking, and the seeds, although hard to digest raw, are sometimes roasted and ground as a food additive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eAs a pioneer species, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCeiba pentandra\u003c\/strong\u003e primarily inhabits secondary tropical forests, especially in areas with high humidity. It prefers \u003cstrong\u003efertile, well-drained soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and sunny locations. It grows best at temperatures between \u003cstrong\u003e17–38°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, but is sensitive to frost – temperatures below \u003cstrong\u003e-1°C\u003c\/strong\u003e can damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn temperate climates, the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eKapok Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e can only be grown in pots. In summer, you can enjoy the plant on a terrace or in a garden, admiring its extraordinary appearance, and in winter, move it to a warmer indoor space. Watering should be moderate, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Cultivation requires care, but the satisfaction of owning such a unique tropical plant is exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":52507625226568,"sku":"00E2-3841F-1","price":4.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52507625259336,"sku":"00E2-3841F-2","price":8.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52507625292104,"sku":"00E2-3841F-3","price":36.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52507625324872,"sku":"00E2-3841F-4","price":64.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/2114.jpg?v=1770321438","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-puchowca-piecioprecikowego-ceiba-pentandra","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}