Baobab

Elephant Bush

About Baobab and Elephant Bush

Baobab

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar

Southern Africa

Types

African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

830

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1410-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,520.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove branches

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ADANSONIA digitata

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Baobab, Dead Rat Tree

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Baobab

Elephant Bush

In German

Affenbrotbaum

Elephant Bush

In French

Baobab

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

Baobab

elefante Bush

In Greek

Baobab

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

baobá

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Baobab

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Baobab

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Caryophyllales

Family

Bombacaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Adansonia

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Bombacoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Baobab and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Baobab and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Baobab and Elephant Bush. Baobab doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Baobab does not have fragrant flowers. Baobab has allergic reactions like and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Baobab and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Baobab and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Baobab and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Baobab and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Baobab is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Baobab and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Baobab and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Baobab and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
Baobab leaf color: Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Baobab and Elephant Bush

Care of Baobab and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baobab pruning is done Remove branches and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.