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
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.
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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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