Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
China, Japan
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
Clematis
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Clematis
In Hindi
Baobab
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Klematis
In French
Baobab
Clématite
In Spanish
Baobab
Clemátide
In Greek
Baobab
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
baobá
Clematite
In Polish
Baobab
Clematis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Ranunculales
Family
Bombacaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Baobab and Clematis
Season and care of Baobab and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clematis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Baobab and Clematis Physical Information
Baobab and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Clematis are as follows:
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
Baobab leaf color: Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Baobab and Clematis
Care of Baobab and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.