Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
South Africa
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
Baobab
Blue Daisy
Plant
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
In French
Baobab
Bleu Daisy
Plante
In Spanish
Baobab
margarita azul
Planta
In Greek
Baobab
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
In Portuguese
baobá
margarida azul
Plantar
In Polish
Baobab
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
In Latin
Baobab
Daisy blue
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Baobab and Blue Daisy
Season and care of Baobab and Blue Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Blue Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Blue Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Blue Daisy Physical Information
Baobab and Blue Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Blue Daisy are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Blue Daisy
Care of Baobab and Blue Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.