Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root, Stem
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Baobab
Sikalemen
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Zyklamen
In French
Baobab
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Baobab
Ciclamen
In Greek
Baobab
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
baobá
Cíclame
In Polish
Baobab
Cyklamen
In Latin
Baobab
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Bombacaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Myrsinoideae
Season and Care of Baobab and Cyclamen
Season and care of Baobab and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Baobab and Cyclamen Physical Information
Baobab and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Cyclamen are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Cyclamen
Care of Baobab and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.