Pseudobombax ellipticum is commonly known as the ‘Shaving brush tree’, and it belongs to the Malvaceae family. The native of the winter-dormant plant is Southern Mexico, with its height reaching 12-40 ft. In the spring season, beautiful flowers bloom, and there are no leaves left on the trees.
Growth Rate
The growth rate of the plant is fast.
Flowering
The flowers bloom in pink colors from winter to early spring.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Pseudobombax ellipticum needs plenty of water to grow.
Soil
This succulent needs well-drained soil to germinate properly.
Hardiness
The hardiness of the Pseudobombax ellipticum is 9b to 11, with a frost tolerance of -7° C (19.4° F) for short periods.
Light
The Shaving brush tree needs full sun to light shade.
Propagation
This variety is propagated by seeds and cutting. Direct sunlight will help the plant propagate properly.
Shaving brush trees are caudex-forming plants, and they can be grown in the form of bonsai. These succulents will surely make your balcony pleasing.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Winter early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pseudobombax ellipticum |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Genus | Pseudobombax |
| Growth Habit | Squat growing form |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 60 in. tall |
| Native Area | Southern Mexico |
| Plant Type | Evergreen succulent |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain as houseplant |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesSo fast at growing
I love this plant when I received the plant it had one little leaf and as you can tell by the second photo it has grown exponentially. All the three plants I ordered came in amazing shape all caudex came with no damage and all came with growth and the roots are well taken care of! I cannot day enough good about this plant and this store! Everything arrived quickly would recommend to anyone looking for cute plants/Trees!
United StatesBeautiful healthy plants
Healthy Pseduobombax, which is already showing new growth! Plant came well shipped, as usual, alongside 4 other plants, including cacti with spines, and everything was protected.
United Statesamazinh
amazing i love it
United StatesPseudobombaz
The plant arrived soon after ordering it and was packed well - had a few green leaves. I transplanted it and it seems to be doing very well.
United StatesThe most beautiful plant, ever
Truly this plant arrived so healthy and brimming with potential. So beautifully shaped for a young plant. I can’t wait to see it develop. Excellent specimen.
- Description
- Features
Pseudobombax ellipticum is commonly known as the ‘Shaving brush tree’, and it belongs to the Malvaceae family. The native of the winter-dormant plant is Southern Mexico, with its height reaching 12-40 ft. In the spring season, beautiful flowers bloom, and there are no leaves left on the trees.
Growth Rate
The growth rate of the plant is fast.
Flowering
The flowers bloom in pink colors from winter to early spring.
Water and Feeding/Fertilizer
Pseudobombax ellipticum needs plenty of water to grow.
Soil
This succulent needs well-drained soil to germinate properly.
Hardiness
The hardiness of the Pseudobombax ellipticum is 9b to 11, with a frost tolerance of -7° C (19.4° F) for short periods.
Light
The Shaving brush tree needs full sun to light shade.
Propagation
This variety is propagated by seeds and cutting. Direct sunlight will help the plant propagate properly.
Shaving brush trees are caudex-forming plants, and they can be grown in the form of bonsai. These succulents will surely make your balcony pleasing.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Winter early spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Pseudobombax ellipticum |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Genus | Pseudobombax |
| Growth Habit | Squat growing form |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11(USDA) |
| Mature Size | 60 in. tall |
| Native Area | Southern Mexico |
| Plant Type | Evergreen succulent |
| Propagation | By seeds |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil Type | Succulents potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to maintain as houseplant |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans |
| Watering Needs | Moderate |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesSo fast at growing
I love this plant when I received the plant it had one little leaf and as you can tell by the second photo it has grown exponentially. All the three plants I ordered came in amazing shape all caudex came with no damage and all came with growth and the roots are well taken care of! I cannot day enough good about this plant and this store! Everything arrived quickly would recommend to anyone looking for cute plants/Trees!
United StatesBeautiful healthy plants
Healthy Pseduobombax, which is already showing new growth! Plant came well shipped, as usual, alongside 4 other plants, including cacti with spines, and everything was protected.
United Statesamazinh
amazing i love it
United StatesPseudobombaz
The plant arrived soon after ordering it and was packed well - had a few green leaves. I transplanted it and it seems to be doing very well.
United StatesThe most beautiful plant, ever
Truly this plant arrived so healthy and brimming with potential. So beautifully shaped for a young plant. I can’t wait to see it develop. Excellent specimen.