Pseudobombax ellipticum 4" Shipping Available

Pseudobombax ellipticum 4" Shipping AvailablePseudobombax ellipticum, commonly called "Shaving Brush Tree" or "Dr. Seuss Tree" is a species of plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a caudex forming tree that can produce fragrant flowers, in shades from white to red, that then produce tiny seeds that can be germinated in 30 days. Super Dr. Seuss indeed. Light: full sun Soil: succulent mix Watering: dry down 5% Images are used for general reference only. The size, flower color, bloom state and

leaf & bloom color and bloom state of each plant will vary

Statement in your outdoor seasonal containers or as a houseplant

They were recently moved to the genus Dracaena due to further genetic research

They are actually native to humid rainforests so a different care is needed than the traditional cactus

Soil: orchid mix / potting mix blend

Bloom: late spring

The disease resistant foliage looks great all season long and develops an orange-red fall color

White flowers in summer and rich maroon fall leaf color

Monolena is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae

the top being that it is so easy to care for

Its leaves are round and plump thus the common name

if you're going for the jungle vibe