Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Australia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
Baobab
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
Baobab
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
Baobab
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
Baobab
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
baobá
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
Baobab
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
Baobab
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Baobab and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Baobab and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Baobab and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Baobab and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Blue Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.