Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Europe
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
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Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A2, 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
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Keep ground moist
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Borage, starflower
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Borretsch
In French
Baobab
Bourrache
In Spanish
Baobab
borraja
In Portuguese
baobá
Borragem
In Polish
Baobab
Ogórecznik
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Baobab and Borage
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Borage? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Borage. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Borage doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Borage 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 Borage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Borage
Season and care of Baobab and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Borage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Baobab and Borage Physical Information
Baobab and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Borage are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Borage
Care of Baobab and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.