Posted by: hyacinthus | October 9, 2007

Cotton Tree?

Need cotton buds to remove makeup or decorate your Christmas tree? Pick up some cottons from this Cotton Tree at Botanic Gardens? Hah 😉

Closer

Wondering what’s the difference between the cotton from this Cotton Tree and the usual cotton buds that we use? Probably, unsuitable for face.


Responses

  1. Is that really cotton? I’ve always assumed that they grow in fields like corn or wheat, not on trees.

    This tree reminds me more of the kapok tree, which makes fillings for pillows and such.

    I wouldnt put it on my face anyhows 🙂 Hehehe

  2. no lah. Its common name is cotton tree which is also known as kapok tree that u’ve mentioned 😉

    Click on the link on Cotton Tree above and it’ll show you some info on NParks’ website 🙂

  3. […] is my second time seeing it in full bloom since my last post on Cotton Tree in […]


Leave a reply to Cotton Tree at Singapore Botanic Gardens :) « hya*cinthus™ Cancel reply

Categories