Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
French parsley
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
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
Small, flat and dissected
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Chervil, French Chervil
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Kerbel
In French
Baobab
Cerfeuil
In Spanish
Baobab
Perifollo
In Greek
Baobab
Σκαντζίκι
In Portuguese
baobá
Cerefólio
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Anthriscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Baobab and Chervil
Season and care of Baobab and Chervil is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Chervil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chervil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chervil is Neutral.
Baobab and Chervil Physical Information
Baobab and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Chervil are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Chervil
Care of Baobab and Chervil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Chervil 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 Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.