Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Remove branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Prachtspieren
Affenbrotbaum
In Spanish
Astilbe
Baobab
In Portuguese
astilbe
baobá
In Latin
Artemisia
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Properties of Astilbe and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Astilbe and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Astilbe and Baobab. Astilbe doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Astilbe does not have fragrant flowers. Astilbe has allergic reactions like Not Available and Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Astilbe and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Astilbe and Baobab
Season and care of Astilbe and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Baobab season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Baobab Physical Information
Astilbe and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Baobab are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Astilbe and Baobab
Care of Astilbe and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.