Ceiba Speciosa | Chorisia | 10 seeds | RARE | Silk Floss Tree

Please find for sale 10 fresh and pretty rare Ceiba Speciosa (formerly Chlrorisa Speciosa) seeds, commonly known as the Silk Floss Tree. In the UK, however, it is mainly grown as a bonsai specimen - its very popular with enthusiasts due the interesting shapes of the trunk and easy of cultivation.

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Germination/Sowing Guide

• Sow at any time of year
• Soak the seeds in water for 2 days
• Prepare a tray of free draining sandy compost mix
• Compost should be moist but not wet
• Sow seeds on surface and tamp gently to ensure agood contact
• Cover very thinly with sand or fine grit
• Loosely cover with a plastic dome or bag with some air holes
• Keep at 17-24C - heat may may be required if heating off at night
• Mist regularly with  water and ensure surfact does not dry out
• Germination usually occurs within 4 to 6 weeks but is naturally eratic