Yellow Silk Cotton Tree (Cochlospermum Tinctorium) is a perennial shrub in the Bixaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A deciduous subshrub or small tree native to West and Tropical Africa, known for its bright yellow flowers and fibrous bark used traditionally for making cloth.

Yellow Silk Cotton Tree

Yellow Silk Cotton Tree

Cochlospermum Tinctorium

A deciduous subshrub or small tree native to West and Tropical Africa, known for its bright yellow flowers and fibrous bark used traditionally for making cloth.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, fiber source

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Yellow Silk Cotton Tree

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Bixaceae
Genus:Cochlospermum