Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
World/Pandemic
Types
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Papyrus
Habitat
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
-
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ADANSONIA digitata
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Baobab
dwarf papyrus
In German
Affenbrotbaum
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Baobab
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Baobab
papiro enano
In Greek
Baobab
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
baobá
papiro anão
In Polish
Baobab
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Baobab
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Baobab and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Baobab and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Papyrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baobab and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Baobab and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Care of Baobab and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Baobab and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.