Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Europe
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove branches
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Baobab
david ward
In German
Affenbrotbaum
david ward
In French
Baobab
david ward
In Spanish
Baobab
david ward
In Greek
Baobab
david ward
In Portuguese
baobá
david ward
In Polish
Baobab
david ward
In Latin
Baobab
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Adansonia
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Baobab and David Ward
Season and care of Baobab and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and David Ward Physical Information
Baobab and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Baobab and David Ward are as follows:
Care of Baobab and David Ward
Care of Baobab and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.