{"product_id":"nasiona-puchowca-wspanialego-ceiba-speciosa","title":"Silk Floss Tree Seeds - Ceiba Speciosa","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCeiba speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e - Silk Floss Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCeiba speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eSilk Floss Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a spectacular deciduous tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including northern Argentina, Paraguay, and southwestern Brazil. This species captivates with its distinctive shape, massive trunk covered in spines, and impressive flowering, making it highly popular among gardeners and exotic plant collectors worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eDistinctive Growth and Structure Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn its natural habitat, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCeiba speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e grows up to \u003cstrong\u003e30 meters tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, standing out with its unique silhouette. Its most characteristic feature is the bottle-shaped trunk covered with conical spines, which serves as a water reservoir. Young specimens have a green trunk due to the presence of chlorophyll, allowing photosynthesis even when leafless during dry periods – a fascinating adaptation to changing climatic conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eWith age, the trunk becomes gray-brown, rough, and cracked, and the tree develops a spreading habit with a wide, often umbrella-shaped crown. The horizontally spreading branches are also armed with spines, providing natural protection against animals in its native environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eSpectacular Flowering and Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe most striking feature of the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eSilk Floss Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e is its large, five-petaled flowers. The petals range in color from pink to purple with a contrasting creamy-yellow center often decorated with darker spots. The flowers usually open before the leaves appear, enhancing their decorative appeal. In the northern hemisphere, flowering typically occurs from autumn to winter, while in the southern hemisphere it lasts from January to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eAfter flowering, pear-shaped pods up to \u003cstrong\u003e20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e long develop, which split open when mature to release white, silky floss surrounding black, spherical seeds. This natural floss is used as an insulating and filling material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eCeiba speciosa\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers full sun and well-drained, aerated soil. In its natural environment, it grows on sandy, sometimes calcareous soils. When cultivated, it requires a sheltered location protected from strong winds due to its shallow and aggressive root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant tolerates drought well thanks to its ability to store water in the trunk’s soft tissue and can withstand short periods of low temperatures, allowing cultivation in warmer parts of Europe. Young plants grow quickly, reaching up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 meters per year\u003c\/strong\u003e with proper watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eGrowing in Temperate Climates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn cooler parts of Europe, the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eSilk Floss Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e can only be grown in a pot as a patio or collector’s plant, requiring wintering indoors at positive temperatures. During the summer, it should be kept outdoors in a sunny, sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eFertilize from spring to late summer using balanced fertilizers. When grown in pots, water the tree moderately, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings – this mimics natural growth conditions and prevents root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":52508270264648,"sku":"1CE1-840BC-1","price":6.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52508270297416,"sku":"1CE1-840BC-2","price":12.4,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52508270330184,"sku":"1CE1-840BC-3","price":54.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52508270362952,"sku":"1CE1-840BC-4","price":97.5,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/1711.jpg?v=1770321367","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-puchowca-wspanialego-ceiba-speciosa","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}