Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
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Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Baobab
Capnoides
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Capnoides
In French
Baobab
capnoides
In Spanish
Baobab
Capnoides
In Greek
Baobab
Capnoides
In Portuguese
baobá
Capnoides
In Polish
Baobab
Capnoides
In Latin
Baobab
capnoides
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Malvales
Agaricales
Family
Bombacaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Fumarioideae
Properties of Baobab and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Capnoides. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Capnoides 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Baobab and Capnoides
Season and care of Baobab and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Capnoides Physical Information
Baobab and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Capnoides are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Capnoides
Care of Baobab and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.