Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
China, Japan
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
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Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Needs less watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Baobab
Bluebeard
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Blaubart
In French
Baobab
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Baobab
Barba Azul
In Greek
Baobab
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
baobá
Barba Azul
In Polish
Baobab
Sinobrody
In Latin
Baobab
Bluebeard
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Bombacaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Baobab and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Bluebeard. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Bluebeard has allergic reactions like . 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 Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Bluebeard
Season and care of Baobab and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Baobab and Bluebeard Physical Information
Baobab and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Bluebeard are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Bluebeard
Care of Baobab and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.