175 - 200cm Chorisia Speciosa XXL 120cm Pot House Plant 16cm-pot Pruning: Responds well to shaping

Pruning: Responds well to shaping

which can scorch the lighter areas of the leaves

Pests: Occasionally affected by spider mites or thrips — treat promptly with neem oil or insecticidal soap

it is particularly prized for its intensity of red

courtyard or Japanese-style garden where its fine colours and delicate variegation can be fully appreciated

175 - 200cm Chorisia Speciosa XXL 120cm Pot House Plant 16cm-pot Pruning: Responds well to shapingChorisia speciosa Chorisia speciosa, now more accurately classified as Ceiba speciosa, and commonly known as the Silk Floss Tree, is a spectacular, semi deciduous tree native to South America, particularly Brazil and Argentina. Its best known for its extraordinary bottle shaped trunk, covered in thick, conical spines, and its flamboyant, orchid like flowers that bloom in shades of pink, magenta, or pale rose with creamy centres. During autumn, the