{"product_id":"red-silk-cotton-plant-non-fruiting","title":"Red Silk Cotton Plant (Non Fruiting)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombax ceiba (Red Silk Cotton Tree) Plant – 6 Months Old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spectacular tropical flowering tree admired for its brilliant scarlet-red blooms, impressive upright growth and striking appearance. At approximately 6 months old, these healthy plants are well established and ready to be planted into their permanent position where they can develop into magnificent specimen trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6 months old, grown from seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical and subtropical Asia, including India, China and Southeast Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast-growing deciduous tree reaching 20–40 metres at maturity with a broad spreading canopy. A stunning feature tree for large gardens, parks and lifestyle properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thrives in warm temperate, subtropical and tropical climates. Prefers frost-free conditions when young but becomes more tolerant as it matures. Best suited to warmer parts of New Zealand or protected locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces spectacular large scarlet-red flowers during late winter to early spring before the leaves emerge, creating a breathtaking display that attracts birds, bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attractive bright green palmate leaves provide lush summer shade before falling during winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fast-growing under warm conditions with fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering while establishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers full sun, fertile free-draining soil and regular watering during establishment. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Sprouts NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52044494766378,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/8672\/5418\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-06at11.04.32AM.png?v=1783292680","url":"https:\/\/tropicalsprouts.co.nz\/products\/red-silk-cotton-plant-non-fruiting","provider":"Tropical Sprouts NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}