Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Mediterranean
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Artichoke
In Hindi
Baobab
Artichoke
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Artischocke
In French
Baobab
Artichaut
In Spanish
Baobab
Alcachofa
In Portuguese
baobá
Alcachofra
In Polish
Baobab
Karczoch
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Bombacaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Baobab and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Artichoke. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like Not Available and Artichoke 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 Baobab and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Artichoke
Season and care of Baobab and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Baobab and Artichoke Physical Information
Baobab and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Artichoke are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Artichoke
Care of Baobab and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.