Pseudobombax ellipticum | Limited Release
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Preorder is now available.
Pickup begins October 27, 2025
Pseudobombax ellipticum | Limited Release
Pseudobombax and other caudiciform plants are the sculptures of the plant world. As they grow and mature, no two will look alike with their thick, swollen, woody bases and trunks taking on completely unique shapes. Even Michelangelo himself would be jealous of the natural artistry and form these caudex take over time.
These caudex plants are native to the humid, southern regions of Mexico and Central America where they easily reach a staggering 60 feet tall. Its form factor provides year-round interest and intrigue, but the real show happens with their flowers. Sprays of stringy, fiber-optic, deep pink or white blooms burst forth from the branches, helping the plant earn its common name of "shaving brush plant."
Prune your Pseudobombax as much as you like throughout the year–these plants make fantastic bonsai as time passes. Provide plenty of bright sunlight indoors and water it deeply and regularly in the growing season when the top few inches of its gritty potting mix dries.
- LIGHT: Bright, filtered sunlight up to some direct sunlight.
- WATER: Water deeply when top few inches of potting mix dries.
- CARE LEVEL: Beginner
- POT SIZE: 4 INCH
- SIZE: Pseudobombax ellipticum can grow around 4 feet tall in cultivation.
Notes: Images are a representation of the plant you will receive. Each plant is unique, and small variations in leaf and plant size, color, etc. is to be expected.
To make sure your new green friends don't get stuck spending the weekend in a dark transit warehouse, we ship all of our orders out on Mondays! Any orders placed during the previous week will head out first thing Monday morning, ensuring they make a swift, safe journey straight to your doorstep all in the same week.
While we always strive to send out the most vibrant, beautiful plants possible, blooms are not guaranteed at the time of arrival.