Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
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Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
Forests
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Evergreen Azalea
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Azalee
Affenbrotbaum
In Portuguese
Azalea
baobá
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Adansonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Azalea and Baobab
Season and care of Azalea and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Azalea and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Azalea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Azalea is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Azalea is Acidic and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Azalea and Baobab Physical Information
Azalea and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Baobab are as follows:
Care of Azalea and Baobab
Care of Azalea and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.