diff --git a/defaultconfigs/tfc-server.toml b/defaultconfigs/tfc-server.toml
index b92381f36..580368763 100644
--- a/defaultconfigs/tfc-server.toml
+++ b/defaultconfigs/tfc-server.toml
@@ -394,7 +394,7 @@
 		#
 		# Days for a kapok tree sapling to be ready to grow into a full tree.
 		#Range: > 0
-		kapokSaplingGrowthDays = 7
+		kapokSaplingGrowthDays = 9
 		#
 		# Days for a mangrove tree sapling to be ready to grow into a full tree.
 		#Range: > 0