Pseudobombax ellipticum Shaving Brush Tree

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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

Blooming Season	Winter to early spring
Common Name	Shaving brush tree
Dormancy	Winter
Family	Malvaceae
Flower	Pink
Frost Tolerance	-7° C for short periods
Growth Rate	Fast growth
Hardiness Zone	9b to 11
Height	12-40 ft.
Origin	Southern mexico
Pot Size	3.5"
Scientific Name	pseudobombax ellipticum
Shape	-
Sun Exposure	Full sun to light shade