Yellow Cotton Tree (portuguese: Algodao Do Cerrado (Cochlospermum regium)
Cochlospermum regium, the Yellow Cotton Tree, is a deciduous tree native to tropical South America, admired for its bright yellow flowers and fluffy seed pods.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth.
Watering
Water regularly during the growing season, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils and is tolerant of poor, rocky conditions.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-27°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best flowering and growth.
Tolerates partial shade.
Water regularly during the growing season, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter.
Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils and is tolerant of poor, rocky conditions.
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-27°C.
Can tolerate brief cooler periods but is frost-sensitive.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
5-10 m
Spread
3-6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Deciduous
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Lobed
Flower Size
8-10 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
80000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalvales
- familyBixaceae
- genusCochlospermum
- speciesCochlospermum regium
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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