Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa)
Ceiba speciosa – Tropical Flowering Tree with Stunning Pink Blossoms and Sculptural Presence in Pakistani Gardens
- ✓ Showy pink flowers with yellow centers bloom in autumn and early winter
- ✓ Unique green trunk with thorns and bottle shape adds year-round visual interest
- ✓ Performs well in warm climates like Punjab, Sindh, and lower KP
- ✓ Drought-tolerant and fast-growing ornamental centerpiece
Order Policies
Orders are dispatched from our nursery and delivered to your address across Pakistan. We will share tracking details once your order ships.
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If your plant arrives damaged, contact us with photos of the plant and packaging so we can review the issue and help make it right.
Shipping is free on orders of PKR 50,000 and above. For smaller orders, the shipping charge is shown at checkout. Minimum order value is PKR 30,000.
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Plant Details
Everything you need to know before you plant
Best Growing Areas
Where this plant performs best across Pakistan
Guaranteed Thrive Zones
Lahore, Multan, Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan, Sahiwal, Hyderabad, Thatta, Karachi, Rahim Yar Khan
Covered under our Alive & Thrive GuaranteeConditional Zones
Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta
Needs winter protection and direct sun. Guarantee not applicable.Not Recommended
Murree, Skardu, Gilgit
Not covered under guaranteeUnbox immediately, check leaves and trunk — some softness is normal.
Let tree rest in filtered light for 2–3 days.
Water with 1–2 liters, then proceed to planting.
This tree thrives on low-input care — avoid overwatering, and let roots dry between watering cycles to support fast growth.
Soil mix: 40% soil, 30% compost, 30% river sand or coco peat.
Soak roots for 20 mins, plant at nursery level, backfill, and water deeply.
Choose a sunny location with ample space. Dig a 2x2 ft hole or use a 24"+ pot.
Once established, needs minimal watering.
Young trees: Water every 4-5 days with 3-4 liters.
Mature trees: Deep water every 10-14 days.
Use mulch to support root development in dry zones.
Use NPK 10-10-10 once during early spring.
Avoid excess nitrogen - focus on compost or leaf mulch.
Lightly prune lower branches as tree grows.
Clean base annually to maintain shape.
Wrap base in cooler zones (Jan-Feb).
Handles heat well - just increase watering during heatwaves.
- ✓ Unique pink flowers and sculptural bottle-like trunk
- ✓ Fast-growing, drought-tolerant, and low maintenance
- ✓ Perfect for dramatic accents, sunny yards, and wide courtyards
- ✓ Covered under our Alive and Thrive Guarantee in supported zones
About Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa)
Silk Floss Tree – A True Conversation Starter for Tropical Landscapes
The Silk Floss Tree is one of the most exotic flowering trees grown in Pakistan. Known for its bright pink flowers, unusual thorny green trunk, and upright canopy, it turns any landscape into a showpiece.
It begins blooming within 3–4 years, often flowering from September through January.
Heat-Loving, Fast Growing & Low Maintenance
This bold tree handles heat, drought, and poor soils like a champion. It’s a perfect statement plant for gardens, roadsides, and large containers in tropical or semi-arid areas of Pakistan.
Grow the Silk Floss Tree – A Tropical Showpiece for Bold Landscapes
From driveways in Lahore to sunny yards in Hyderabad, the Silk Floss Tree is Pakistan’s answer to exotic garden flair.
Plant one now — and let your landscape bloom with boldness.
Silk Floss Tree – Size Guide
- Small - Great for patient growers or decorative containers
- Medium - Fast-rooting and early structure formation
- Large - Near-mature, ready to impact landscape
15-DAY Alive & Thrive™ GUARANTEE
Every plant is packed with care so it arrives alive and ready to thrive. If your plant arrives damaged or does not settle in within the first 15 days after delivery, contact us and we will provide a one-time replacement (delivery charges not included).
This guarantee does not cover plants that are not suited to your growing area. Not sure if a plant will work for your location? Talk to our plant experts before you order.
Delivery & Shipping
We dispatch from our nursery and deliver to your address across Pakistan.
- Free shipping on orders of PKR 50,000 and above
- For smaller orders, the shipping charge is shown at checkout
- Minimum order value is PKR 30,000
- We share tracking details once your order ships
Export and bulk orders are quoted individually. Use the Export & Bulk Inquiry button on this page.