Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Europe
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Rübe
In French
Baobab
betterave
In Spanish
Baobab
remolacha
In Portuguese
baobá
beterraba
In Polish
Baobab
buraczany
In Latin
Baobab
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Bombacaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Baobab and Beet
Season and care of Baobab and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Baobab and Beet Physical Information
Baobab and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Beet are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Beet
Care of Baobab and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.